Devices to Help with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction During Airflight and SCUBA

EarPlanes Ear Plugs It is not uncommon that patients who suffer from eustachian tube dysfunction resulting in symptoms of clogged ears and inability to pop them easily participate in activities that WILL worsen their ear problems. Such common activities include SCUBA diving and airplane flying. Of course, treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction is best, but may take several weeks, and that airplane flight or SCUBA diving trip is happening in a few days before resolution is expected. …

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Flying and Ear Problems

In our office, we often see patients who have ear problems who are planning to fly. Here are a few facts to consider. 1) IF you can pop your ears easily, there shouldn't be a problem with flying. 2) IF you have a hole or a tube in your eardrum, there shouldn't be a problem with flying. 3) IF you have problems popping your ears and your flight is not for a few weeks to months, read this webpage and follow the suggestions mentioned. You can watch a video as well. 4) IF you are g…

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