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How Can Muffled Hearing Be Treated?
I got off a plane 7 hours ago, during the flight it felt like my ears were muffled, during deascent my ears were extremely painful and still muffled, the pain stopped but one of my ears are still muffled. I’m at Disney world. And don’t really have access to a doctor. I’m scared please help.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
You may be suffering from aeroplane ear. Aeroplane ear,” as it’s commonly called, occurs when the air pressure in the middle ear and external ear are out of sync, placing stress on your eardrum and other middle ear tissues.
As you know, the problem is often worst when the aeroplane is taking off or descending. Quick swallow or yawn will usually “pop” the ears and ease the discomfort. Valsalva also may give relief.
Use Otrivin nasal spray thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
You may be suffering from aeroplane ear. Aeroplane ear,” as it’s commonly called, occurs when the air pressure in the middle ear and external ear are out of sync, placing stress on your eardrum and other middle ear tissues.
As you know, the problem is often worst when the aeroplane is taking off or descending. Quick swallow or yawn will usually “pop” the ears and ease the discomfort. Valsalva also may give relief.
Use Otrivin nasal spray thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
You may be suffering from aeroplane ear. Aeroplane ear,” as it’s commonly called, occurs when the air pressure in the middle ear and external ear are out of sync, placing stress on your eardrum and other middle ear tissues.
As you know, the problem is often worst when the aeroplane is taking off or descending.
Chew gum, or let a mint melt in your mouth; this will cause you to swallow more frequently, activating the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. Yawn frequently; this is a stronger muscle activator than swallowing.
Avoid sleeping during descent because you may not swallow or yawn enough to keep up with the air pressure changes.
If yawning or swallowing do not work, pinch your nostrils shut, breathe in through your mouth, and force the air into the back of your nose (as if you’re trying.
Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and alcohol. Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day.
If Symptoms not improved use tablet Sinarest twice a day for five days. Please consult your ENT specialist if you're symptoms not improved.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
You may be suffering from aeroplane ear. Aeroplane ear,” as it’s commonly called, occurs when the air pressure in the middle ear and external ear are out of sync, placing stress on your eardrum and other middle ear tissues.
As you know, the problem is often worst when the aeroplane is taking off or descending.
Chew gum, or let a mint melt in your mouth; this will cause you to swallow more frequently, activating the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. Yawn frequently; this is a stronger muscle activator than swallowing.
Avoid sleeping during descent because you may not swallow or yawn enough to keep up with the air pressure changes.
If yawning or swallowing do not work, pinch your nostrils shut, breathe in through your mouth, and force the air into the back of your nose (as if you’re trying.
Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and alcohol. Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day.
If Symptoms not improved use tablet Sinarest twice a day for five days. Please consult your ENT specialist if you're symptoms not improved.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
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