How to Relieve Ear Pain and Pressure During Airplane Landings
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 8 hours ago
What happened
Passengers often experience ear pain and blockage during airplane landings due to pressure changes affecting the middle ear. Simple actions like swallowing, yawning, chewing gum, or performing the Valsalva maneuver can help equalize ear pressure. Those with colds or allergies are at higher risk, and infants benefit from sucking during descent. Persistent or severe symptoms warrant medical evaluation.
- 01Ear pain and blockage during flights result from pressure changes affecting the middle ear.
- 02Swallowing, yawning, chewing gum, and the Valsalva maneuver help open the Eustachian tube.
- 03Nasal sprays can reduce congestion and ease symptoms for those with colds or allergies.
- 04Infants should suck on a pacifier or bottle during takeoff and landing to balance ear pressure.
- 05Severe or prolonged symptoms require consultation with an ENT specialist.
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