They don't just pop; it feels like a headache in each ear, and everything I hear is muffled for a while. I can feel the aftereffects for about 10 minutes later. Is this normal?
2007-08-18 22:15:58 · 8 answers · asked by lirael1019 1 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
It is not normal, but I think more people suffer from it.
Ask your doctor about it, it might be a small infection or something else that can be cured with some medicines.
2007-08-18 22:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. People have different reactions to altitude; ankles swell up, dehydration, ear popping and headaches. I normally get what you have. I'm sometimes alright but most of the time it annoys me like crazy! Try sucking on a boiled sweet, swallow, yawn or hold your nose and breath and (I know this sounds weird) blow but because the air can't come out your nose or mouth, it will come out your ears (this will make your ears pop again - it helps me hear better!). I don't know how to explain it better than that but that really helps me!
Hope this helps :-)
2007-08-18 22:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS common if you have trouble "popping" your ears to release the pressure that builds up during take off and landing. One of my daughters as well as one of my grandsons has this problem and sometimes their ears don't "pop" for hours and hours during which time they hurt like when you have an ear infection- it's quite painful. but all of a sudden, the ear will pop and the pain goes away fairly immediately,
2007-08-19 14:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by nanny411 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not normal to have that much discomfort, if it is just the regular ear discomfort from evalation it wouldn't feel like small headaches in each ear, go to a doctor and have the problem checked out because the ear is completely intricate.
Its definately not something you want to self medicate either, you will definately run the risk of it getting worse.
2007-08-18 22:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Cate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercial aircraft usually travel between 30,000 and 40,000 feet, and use " pressurized" cabins to keep the passengers alive.
Cabin pressure is usually maintained at the equivalent of 5,000 feet of altitude.
It used to be that aircraft took long, slow altitude changes during takeoffs, and landings. The airlines aren't dumb -- uncomfortable passengers tend not to fly again.
The government is another story. Federal and locally mandated " noise abatement procedures" require the airlines to take off and descend more quickly, in order to reduce the associated noise. The more rapid pressure changes then have their effects on the passengers. (And yes, the folks on th ground, who stupidly bought next to an airport, still complain!)
If you have any sinus blockage, you should be able to feel an increase in pressure approximately every 1,000 feet of standard pressure change.
The quick solution is to force yourself to yawn. Another solution? Chew gum, during takeoffs and landings!
Opening and closing your mouth will allow the eustachian tubes to open up, and equalize the pressure on both sides of your eardrums. (If you have cold or a sinus condition, you will have to expend more effort at it.)
wsulliva
2007-08-22 21:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by wsulliva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is normal its cause the different air pressure of going up and then coming down the next day my ears wear bleeding but got them checked and everything was all good they say to suck on lollies it helps relieve the pressure that's why they get you to get children to suck on a bottle while on a plane
2007-08-18 22:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by vicky_vicstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it kind of is. Altitude affects everyone differently. But you should blow out and cover your nose as you descend. Normally on the take off you dont feel it.
2007-08-19 05:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for your ears to get plugged up, but not pain. Pain is indication that something is wrong.
2007-08-18 23:15:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋