Is there anything I can do to relieve this, I have tried swallowing but that does not work.
Should I see my doctor.
2006-11-02 22:59:54 · 14 answers · asked by zoomraker 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
There's a sinus cavity up there. While doctors generally don't recommend things like Afrin - there are instances where it can help. If you used one shot per nostril, it can reduce some pressure. If it continues to be a problem, you may need to check with an ENT.
Are you prone to sinus infections? Do you have a history of allergies? Sometimes getting allergy treatment is just enough to reduce swelling of the nasal passages and open the channels up to let air move around in the sinuses.
I've included a diagram of the sinus cavities.
2006-11-02 23:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As crazy as it seems, chewing gum and opening your mouth wide and giving a good hearty YAWN can help free the trapped pressure. Try it. If its severe, and this has no effect, see the dr. This also works well for many when you're travelling by car at high altitudes, such as in the mountains. The pressure can be positive or negative, btw, and, yes, its very unpleasant (been there!)
2006-11-02 23:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dat MrE Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could well be that the small tube that equalises pressure (the eustation tube) between outside and the middle ear is blocked. It may well be worth having a word with a doctor if you fly regularly. Otherwise take a decongestant over the counter med just before you fly, that should help.
2006-11-02 23:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is due to the changing pressure building up behind the ear drum
when ever i fly on take off and landing this happens to me
and my ears get blocked for sometimes up to a week
they say swallowing
chewing gum
taking an antihistamine 45 min to landing also wearing ear plugs
none of which worded for me but you can try them
I FEEL YOUR PAIN some of us are just more prone to pressure changes
2006-11-03 02:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to get that then it kinda stopped for some reason. i found that holding something wet/cold to the temple helps. if the pain is really bad i would see the doctor.
2006-11-02 23:10:59 · answer #5 · answered by dodo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change in pressure in the sphenoidal sinus, possibly due to allergy.
2006-11-03 01:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely sinus as i have problems.
whatever you do don't fly if you have a cold or blocked sinus as i thought my head was going to explode like in total recall last time
2006-11-02 23:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by weizy_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try chewing gum, or sucking an a hard candy
2006-11-03 02:04:44 · answer #8 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air pockets in your sinus are getting smaller/bigger as the pressure changes. you must be a bit bunged up!
2006-11-02 23:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Duncs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a neck cushion with you you know those like half moon ones and make sure your head is well supported.
2006-11-02 23:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jo. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋