I am going to the Philippines and I know it will be a long flight...so what do I do when my ears pop?And please dont say to cover your nose and blow out.It hurts for me too.I hate doing that.
2006-08-29 10:52:41 · 19 answers · asked by Isabella! 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
* Swallowing activates the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. You swallow more often when you chew gum or suck sweets, so try these, especially just before and during descent.
* Yawning is an even stronger activator of the muscles.
* Avoid sleeping during descent, because you may not be swallowing often enough to keep up with the pressure changes.
* The most forceful way to unblock your ears is to: pinch your nostrils; take in a mouthful of air; use your cheek and throat muscles to force the air into the back of your nose, as if you were trying to blow your thumb and fingers off your nostrils. You may have to repeat this several times before your ears pop.
* Decongestants shrink internal membranes and make your ears pop more easily. Ask your pharmacist for some. However, avoid making a habit of using nose sprays, because after a few days they may cause more congestion than they relieve.
2006-08-29 10:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your ears are popping, that is normal. Your inner ear is equalizing the pressure to the cabin of the plane, which is at 8,000 feet. Now, on the other hand, if you are talking about an "ear-block", that is another thing. If you are having an ear block or have a tendency to have one, then take a Sudafed the night before the flight. This will open your ear passage of any troublesome mucous, thus preventing the ear block. Also, chewing gum, while on the flight will help.
2006-08-29 11:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Don K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They call that process a equalize, normally divers do that the other way is chew a gum if you dont want to blow it...chew a gum during take off and before landing
2006-08-29 11:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i comprehend the type you experience. I surely have the comparable issues - exceedingly once I sit down interior the back of the airplane. My dad consistently tells me to pinch my nostril, carry my breath and blow out until eventually you pop your ears different than i won't be able to do it. All i'm able to assist you to already know is to aim that and if that would not artwork grab someones wrist and prepare for some ear popping. Sorry I wasn't that lots help!
2016-10-01 01:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want them to pop- that's a sign that the pressure in your ears is balancing. It's when they don't pop and you have too much pressure that causes you discomfort. My daughter and I have a lot of problem with that when landing- we take sips of water, chew gum, or suck on candy. Basically, anything that makes you swallow will help.
2006-08-29 10:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brainygirl, chew sum gum or suck on sum hard candy. If it hurts to equalize your ears, you need to see a dr. When you use the valsalva method (pinching your nose and blow) Domt blow so hard. Blow real easy>
2006-08-29 15:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try chewing gum. It can help release the pressure.
2006-08-29 10:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by Dan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air pressure is what makes your ears pop. just keep chewing gum to relase the air pressure.
2006-08-29 11:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum helps me.
2006-08-29 10:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do some jaw excercise and try to reduce the pressure on your ears.
Open up your jaw and slightly do some twisty movements... It works...
2006-08-29 10:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Riz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋