Changes in pressure from ascent and descent as well as artificial pressurization in aircraft can be painful even for people with good health. Changes in pressure can affect Eustachian tube function. The Eustachian tube pressurizes the middle ear where the eardrum and middle ear bones reside. The middle ear conducts sound energy mechanically to the inner ear and then to the brain. So, when your Eustachian tubes have a difficult time keeping up with changes in pressure, you may experience a mechanical type of hearing loss along with pain and discomfort.
Chewing gum, swallowing water, yawning all give your Eustachian tubes an opportunity to repressurize appropriately but this does not work for everyone, all of the time.
If pressure and pain during or after flying, please consult our office. We will take the time to check eardrum mobility and hearing before you are treated by one of our physicians, to ensure optimal ear health, hearing and hopefully more pleasant flying experiences in the future!
Sabrina Olivia, AuD
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