Comments on All Ears: Airplane Ears

I woke this morning with airplane ears and have no...

2009-07-01T12:58:06.331-04:00

I woke this morning with airplane ears and have not been near an airplane. I occassionally have plugged ears. This morning it was accompanied by heart burn.

I have a somewhat different problem. My right ear...

2009-05-29T22:35:56.778-04:00

I have a somewhat different problem. My right ear drum is deformed from many ear infections as a child. As a result, my terrible, terrible ear pain when flying is not during take off or landing, but rather during the entire flight. I'm going on a trip in two weeks. Does anyone have a suggestions? I've tried the earplane earplugs, they helped the first few times I used them, but after that, they didn't seem to have any effect.

I had this same problem yesterday - thought I woul...

2009-03-25T17:55:00.000-04:00

I had this same problem yesterday - thought I would die. WHAT IS IT?!?!?!? - Quoting from above: "Iam reading all ear problems, but I recently experienced an excruciating pain in my right eye and along side of my nose, it lasted about 10 min, it fell like thousands of needles were going through my eye, ripping feeling right under my eyebrow. It scared me so much....Did anyone experience similar??"

I totally had this happen to me just yesterday. The first flight the skin underneath my right eyebrow felt like it was ripping to shreds. The second flight the same thing happened to my left eye and even progressed below my eye. What is this???!!!

I have a slightly off topic request for advice... ...

2009-03-14T13:24:00.000-04:00

I have a slightly off topic request for advice... I've been nursing a common cold all week. Yesterday when I woke up, my left ear was clogged just as if I'd been on an airplane, but I haven't.

I just recently went on a trip to mexico,while dow...

2009-03-08T20:22:00.000-04:00

I just recently went on a trip to mexico,while down there i got a head cold and my ears plugged up. On the airplane I was so happy up in the air because they cleared. But as soon as we decended it went right back to how they were if not worse. i havnt been able to hear in a week im on prescribed steroids and anti-biotics.Needless to say it has been a horrible week. just now while reading this I held my nose and popped them thank god, I was worried that they might of gotten worse by trying this but it worked.

thank god it's not only me. I have experienced a t...

2009-01-28T13:32:00.000-05:00

thank god it's not only me. I have experienced a terrible pain in my ears, my eyes, and my head yesterday on my way back from belgium. it was like my ears were about to explode. i could barely hear anything and it felt like i was being electrocuted or something. today i don't have anymore pain but my ears are still clogged.

I had this same problem yesterday - thought I woul...

2009-01-26T16:43:00.000-05:00

Thank God, I found this sight. I don't fly much bu...

2009-01-09T19:20:00.000-05:00

Thank God, I found this sight. I don't fly much but whenever I do I have problem with my ears. Will try breathing in steam and sipping water. Also will see if I can get Earplanes plugs here. Just getting over flu and still stuffy but have to fly in next two days. I had better buy some mucinex too and gum to keep my mouth busy.

My ears have been blocked up from a flight I took ...

2008-12-30T11:55:00.000-05:00

My ears have been blocked up from a flight I took 3 weeks ago, it was a short flight, 2.5 hours, and I guess I had a slight cold, but nothing that concerned me at the time. Since the flight my ears have been popping and blocked, any advice?

For Years I have had hard wax buildup in my ears w...

2008-12-08T20:14:00.000-05:00

For Years I have had hard wax buildup in my ears which clogs them. This caused me extreme pain on airplanes and once when I went scuba diving. If you are able to pop your ears and there is still water in there then you have wax blocking the canal. If you plan to fly or scuba dive then get a wax removal kit at least a week in advance because it may take that long for it to work and get the wax out of the eardrum. I once went to a clinic and the wax was so crammed that they had to take a water pik machine on the number 1 setting after putting wax softeners in for 2 days to get the wax out. It was a big relief. A cheap clinic can check your ears for blockage and make sure they get out all the wax with an earlight. You can also purchase one at a pharmacy.
If you have a cold. The best medicine is Sudafed and only sudafed. It is a decongestant and if you take it with an antihistamine like benadryl you will be in pain. These are the two main reasons for ear aches on airplanes. Also, make sure you take a big pack of gum on the plane. Its the best thing to equalize your ears (pop them).

My daughter and I have been sick with a cough and ...

2008-12-03T11:17:00.000-05:00

My daughter and I have been sick with a cough and some chest congestion. She is a little stuffy but I think its because my house is dry. Should I be concerned to take her on a plane ?

I had the same situation. I have a travelling job ...

2008-11-26T23:01:00.000-05:00

I had the same situation. I have a travelling job wherein I fly every monday to client site and fly back home around weekend. Since last few weeks I had this chest congestion and badly running nose. Everytime I fly, during the flight my ears would come to normal and then just around the time of landing would just pressurised and remained that way till air-borne next time. It was taking heavy toll on my health. I went to my family doc and he prescribed :
1. Azithromycin 250mg (anti-biotic) to clear the chest congestion
2. Nosanex Nasal spray - Mometasone Furoate - 50 mcg. This is a Corticosteroid and really helps kill the imflamation and boost immunity
3. Ciprodex Otic drops - Ciprofloxacin HCl - This helps remove any ear infection

The trio have really proven to be blessings. My ears popped up almost normal today (3rd day) and am feeling much better.

The trio seems like a miracle combo.

As my plane was descending, my ears started to pop...

2008-11-14T11:12:00.000-05:00

As my plane was descending, my ears started to pop. By the time I got to the baggage claim area, I couldn't hear out of my left ear. The best way to describe my hearing is that everything sounded as if I were underwater - muffled sounds.

Anyway, after 5 days with no improvement, I went to see a doctor who said there was a lot of fluid in my ear. He gave me a prescription for Prednisone. After the first day, there was an immediate improvement and relief. I took the medicine for 5 days. Yaayyy!

I just flew from Chicago to Hawaii and back. My e...

2008-11-01T13:54:00.000-04:00

I just flew from Chicago to Hawaii and back. My ears have been plugged for a long time; when I was in Hawaii, and since I have been home for almost a week. Does anyone know how to get rid of this? I tried antihistamines, but no luck. I am ready to make a Dr. appt.

I am so blessed that I found this webpage!!!!! Fo...

2008-11-01T08:39:00.000-04:00

I am so blessed that I found this webpage!!!!! For years every time I fly I am in SUCH PAIN. After a flight I can't hear and am in pain for days. Somebody told me to take a decongestan prior to landing. It does help a little bit, but not much. Gonna look for the ear plugs. Does anybody know what "crunching" in your ear sounds like and means? Lately, when I yawn I hear crunching in my left ear. Mostly in the morning when I wake up. Sounds like cheetos being eaten or walking on autumn leaves. Putting off going to Dr. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I need help, I just flew back from Paris to Budape...

2008-10-27T14:59:00.000-04:00

I need help, I just flew back from Paris to Budapest and my right ear popped. However, now its killing me and I can hear fluid instead, What should I do

I don't know if this works or not but I found it l...

2008-10-10T11:33:00.000-04:00

I don't know if this works or not but I found it looking ear pressure up. Maybe it could help someone , but I would search it a little better then I did. I looked over it pretty quick.
http://www.earpopper.com/cgi-bin/search.php?zoom_query=pressure

"EARPLANES" ARE THE ONLY THING THATS WORKED FOR ME...

2008-09-16T20:02:00.000-04:00

"EARPLANES" ARE THE ONLY THING THATS WORKED FOR ME!!!! THEY HAVE SAVED ME FROM THE HORRIBLE PAIN & BLOCKAGE I USED TO GET. SO WORTH IT. ONLY $4.95 AT STORES.TOO BAD THE AIRLINES DON'T GIVE THEM OUT RIGHT! SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE INNER EAR ISSUES.

I use to have the worst pain in my ears when flyin...

2008-09-09T12:32:00.000-04:00

I use to have the worst pain in my ears when flying. I have bad allergies and the pressure is so severe that would chose not to fly. About 5 years ago i was going to Las Vegas and got a cold. My doctor told me to cancel or postpone my trip....Vegas???...no im going. I read about earplugs that help regulate the air pressure. I bought a pair and have been a happy flyer ever since. I get a fiew wierd looks, but hey I'm traveling. The ones i use are EarPlanes, or the Walgreens copy of them. I put them in when the doors close, take them out at cruising alt. and put them back in 1 hour before landing. It is a dream for me to think of the pain i use to go through. NO MORE AIRPLANE EARS!!

Re: My 8/25/08 post, I tried the Mucinex, and I am...

2008-08-27T02:35:00.000-04:00

Re: My 8/25/08 post, I tried the Mucinex, and I am feeling better! After more than 2 weeks, (seemed like longer), I am clearing up!
Thanks for the ideas, I am also going to use the Ocean spray.

I too share the above symptoms,off and on since 19...

2008-08-25T00:58:00.000-04:00

I too share the above symptoms,off and on since 1985. I have had ear ache,ear stuffiness,and a feeling of a high temperature, but there was no high temperature, and some deafness, all without air travel. Although I do have problems when I fly, or visit Colorado. Now,instead of symptoms lasting only a few days at most, it has been a few weeks, along with dizziness and nausia. Drs. tell me to take decongestants and learn to live with it. But,it is too hard to live with especially at work, and I have to do something! Thanks for the ideas of using Ocean spray and Mucinex. I will try this, and if those don't work. I guess I will try the House Ear Clinic, in L.A.,and have alergy testing done. Their website says it could even be food alergies....

I have any ear pressure problem flying the Russian...

2008-08-24T20:24:00.000-04:00

I have any ear pressure problem flying the Russian airline...Aeroflot. The flight attendent gave me something to sniff into my noses. it was a miracle. it fixed the problem immediately!!!! That is the solution. it looked like a long neck beer bottle but only about an inch long and 1/4 inch wide. I cannot find it anyplace. In America the doctors say there is no good solution. They are wrong! if you can find it please email me at edwardbean@hotmail.com

Well I said I'd get back and just a day later I ha...

2008-08-23T22:58:00.000-04:00

Well I said I'd get back and just a day later I have found that my ear is a lot better and, although there is still a little noise playback, it is on its way back to normal. I used Ocean Spray saline nasal spray. I have been taking 2 benedryl at night before going to bed (it helps sleep too). Also holding my nose with my mouth shut. Don't blow too hard. Before it wouldn't pop, but tonight it did it popped loud and now when I sing it sounds more normal. Also, something I did was to put a finger in front of the ear above the lob (there is a pulse there) then you push with your fingers and make a circular movement quite hard. You ears should pop or crack or at least click. Swallowing is good too. Don't give up, keep trying.

I haven't flown in an airplane for over a year but...

2008-08-23T11:48:00.000-04:00

I haven't flown in an airplane for over a year but suddenly my hearing went and it feels like it does when your ear won't pop after a flight. Actually it feels like you're underwater. It's been over a week now. The ent doctor prescribed steroid spray but I refuse to put steroids in me. He then prescribe a salt spray (Ocean spray). I've been using it but no luck yet. He did say you have to give it time. I need my hearing for work (who doesn't?)and its becoming a problem. Holding my nose and blowing was suggested to pop. The good ear popped but the bad ear just clicked. There is no tinnitus or dizziness or headaches... just this cottonwool feeling. I'm going to try all above. My advice is to be patient and be positive. Someone suggested it was Menieres disease but I refuse to believe that as I don't have the other symptoms. But look up Menieres to check if you do. I'll update if anything works.

I flew with a head cold once and was in terrible p...

2008-08-20T13:24:00.000-04:00

I flew with a head cold once and was in terrible pain when my ears didn't pop. In addition to using my husband's menthol nasal inhaler (nice for flights and less harsh than Afrin), a flight attendant gave me a cup of hot water to sip slowly. I was surprised at how much the hot water helped.