Ear ache due to travel in aeroplane

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It's been 3 days since I landed but still I have pain in my right ear. U usually have block while travelling in plane but this time it's worsen and lasting for 3+ days

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Dr. Venkatraman ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 19 yrs exp Coimbatore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkatraman

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 19 yrs exp Coimbatore

The ear pain and block which we percieve during landing is due to the negative pressure in the middle ear. This is due to the eustachian tube's inability to equalize the external air and middle ear pressure. Usually the ear opens up a few hours after landing. But persistent blocked ear may denote wax in the ear canal or persistent eustachian tube block due to an upper respiratory infection

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