Airplane ear

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Airplane ear

Asked for Female, 33 Years

After airplane travel, I am feeling heavyness on my ear. Its continuously beating. I am at single degree temperature right now so that could be reason too. Pls suggest if eardrops ll help or anything else

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Kolkata

Your blocked ear is due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Eustachian tube dysfunction is when the tube connecting your throat and middle ear gets inflamed and plugged up.

Next Steps

How to correct ET tube dysfunction? Decongestant spray is VERY helpful to resolve eustachian tube dysfunction, but do NOT use this spray daily for long period of time as people do get addicted to this medication (a condition known as rhinitis medicamentosa). Steroid and anti-histamine nasal sprays can also be used.

Health Tips

How can I clear the Eustachian tube naturally? Blocked eustachian tubes often get better on their own. You may be able to open the blocked tubes with a simple exercise. Close your mouth, hold your nose, and gently blow as if you are blowing your nose. Yawning and chewing gum also may help.

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Dr. Oliyath Ali ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Oliyath Ali

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

Its due to eustachian tube locking, take a nasal decongestant and do valsalva and take plain water steam