any flight "home remedies" for stopped up ears?

[SixFive]

I'm flying Tuesday, and I'm dreading it. I have severe allergy stuff going on, and my ears are completely stopped up. I flew one other time with this, and the pressure change was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced. I have taken every OTC and prescription medication I know of, but nothing has helped.

When I swallow, there is not that normal "click" in my ears. They are completely stopped up in I guess the Eustachian tube area.

I have heard of drinking a glass of white wine before takeoff? Any other suggestions? I'm usually the one giving tips on here for things, but this has me stumped. If I'm not better by Tuesday, I might delay my flight, bc I know it will be excruciating. Thanks.

 

[Sportsaholic]

Have you tried hydrogen peroxide poured in.....the bubbling action will eat at the wax, at least that's what mom said when we were growing up......:hat tip:

 

[The Joker]

When I swallow.....

 

[fatdaddycool]

I was on a flight to Arizona with my daughter and she was in severe pain. The flight attendant used a lemon slice on a damp napkin heated up in a plastic cup and placed it over her ears and she had quick relief. My only other suggestion is an antihistamine and chew gum.

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[SixFive]

I was on a flight to Arizona with my daughter and she was in severe pain. The flight attendant used a lemon slice on a damp napkin heated up in a plastic cup and placed it over her ears and she had quick relief. My only other suggestion is an antihistamine and chew gum.

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Wonder what the lemon does?

The gum chewing usually does it, but I have no clicking, nothing, not even with a yawn!

 

[MadJack]

Wonder what the lemon does?

The gum chewing usually does it, but I have no clicking, nothing, not even with a yawn!

Yawning helps.

I once landed in Miami and the pop never unpopped. It was like that the whole week I was in Miami. When I got home I went to the doctor, he gave me drops, and in the morning everything was back to normal. Maybe you have the same thing I did?

 

[fatdaddycool]

I believe the water reacts with the citric acid and when heated releases hydrogen and creates a bit of a vacuum.

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[fatdaddycool]

You know how to do a vasalva maneuver as well right?

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[THE KOD]

everytime I go on a plane just as it takes off I hold my nose and blow easily


it seems to stabalize the pressure.


not sure if they are blocked though

'call in sick homebound Kentucky a few days

 

[The Joker]

everytime I go on a plane just as it takes off I hold my nose and blow easily


it seems to stabalize the pressure.


not sure if they are blocked though

'call in sick homebound Kentucky a few days

Stabilize :0074

 

[The Boys 2]

Give this a look:

http://www.earpopper.com/landing/ea...yrO-UwPrsQeH3Zua65jRfj1sngWo2JRL8IaAoWT8P8HAQ

 

[SixFive]

Give this a look:

http://www.earpopper.com/landing/ea...yrO-UwPrsQeH3Zua65jRfj1sngWo2JRL8IaAoWT8P8HAQ

Requires a prescription and costs $170. Looks interesting though.

 

[The Boys 2]

Requires a prescription and costs $170. Looks interesting though.

For the hell of it check here:

https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/

 

[Dead Money]

Chewing gum forcefully

Chewing gum forcefully

seems to work for me...keeping jaws moving forces ear cartilage
flexing.

Hope it goes well...it can be very distressful...

 

[fatdaddycool]

If you can complete a valsalva maneuver, you should be able to get through the flight. If you cannot, you're in for a tough day. I have heard that plastic earplugs help, but cannot confirm or deny it's effectiveness.

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[SixFive]

If you can complete a valsalva maneuver, you should be able to get through the flight. If you cannot, you're in for a tough day. I have heard that plastic earplugs help, but cannot confirm or deny it's effectiveness.

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Valsalva doesn't do anything either absolutely no clicking.

 

[Wineguy]

Valsalva doesn't do anything either absolutely no clicking.

Hope it works out for you Sir. That sucks. Sorry you could not make dinner last night. That place was OK , but typical sushi place that serves a tiny bit of sushi in rolls that are all rice and filler. Tuna Tartare was a joke as well. Few pieces of tuna with zero mixture, on top of a round patty of crappy rice circles. All in all just disappointing when you are used to good sushi in large cities. Should have had hibachi.

 

[fatdaddycool]

Valsalva doesn't do anything either absolutely no clicking.

Okay bro. My mom suggested cleaning ears out with warned (mineral oil?) And cotton balls then rinse with warm water and aspirate. I know she used to do that shit to me as a kid bit never have done it myself

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[SixFive]

Okay bro. My mom suggested cleaning ears out with warned (mineral oil?) And cotton balls then rinse with warm water and aspirate. I know she used to do that shit to me as a kid bit never have done it myself

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problem is this isn't wax buildup. It's congestion in the inner ear. I have the dizziness and vertigo to go along with it today, so that even sucks more.

 

[The Boys 2]

problem is this isn't wax buildup. It's congestion in the inner ear. I have the dizziness and vertigo to go along with it today, so that even sucks more.

Maybe a large dose of Benadryl might do the trick? :0074