{"id":3891,"date":"2022-04-28T23:59:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T03:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=3891"},"modified":"2022-04-29T00:06:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T04:06:10","slug":"why-your-ears-get-clogged-when-you-fly-and-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/why-your-ears-get-clogged-when-you-fly-and-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Ears Get Clogged When You Fly and How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019ve ever flown before, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve experienced a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ears, particularly during takeoff and landing. Research estimates that 10% of adults and 22% of children experience changes to their eardrums<\/a> after a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is known as airplane ear, and it\u2019s caused by the change in pressure that happens due to a change in altitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can experience airplane ear in one or both of your ears. Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While less common, in severe cases you may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Less severe symptoms often resolve quickly on their own or with the help of a few self-care methods. However, if you are experiencing discomfort when you fly, it\u2019s important to know that there are ways to prevent it from interfering with your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are experiencing nasal congestion or clogged ears before flying due to a cold or allergies, you may be at a greater risk of airplane ear. If possible, you might want to consider changing your travel plans (especially if you\u2019re contagious!) However, that often isn\u2019t a viable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do travel, use an over-the-counter nasal spray 30 minutes before takeoff and again 30 minutes before landing. You can also take allergy medications or decongestants an hour before your flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not uncommon for your ears to stay clogged for a while after landing. You can try the Valsalva maneuver again, or you can steam your ears by placing your head over a bowl of boiling water and covering your head with a towel to create a tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your symptoms persist or are especially painful, make an appointment with a medical provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional questions or to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, call Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSymptoms of Airplane Ear <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Prevent Ear Pain When Flying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should You Fly if You Have a Cold?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to Do if Ears Stay Clogged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n