"Ear Planes" Device
Mar 14, 2002 | 8:15 am
#1
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Location: MKE, WI
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"Ear Planes" Device
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My wife has significant ear problems when traveling if she has even the slightest amount of head congestion. What happens is her ears will not "pop" to adjust to altitude/pressure changes. She likens it to "hot razor blades" stabbing her inner ear!! We have driven back, across country, after she had "problems" on the way outbound and pitch our return tickets in the trash. Many more stories, but suffice to say, we have tried all types of prescrition drugs to dry her ears out, etc......
What I am wondering is, has anyone tried these "Ear Planes" that claim to equalize the inner ear pressure? First hand report of experience with these would help my cause, of trying to help her with this tough issue. By the way, she is not new to travel, the frequency of the problem just seems to be increasing. She has 500,K to date with AA, DL & UA. Many thanks for any thoughts!!
My wife has significant ear problems when traveling if she has even the slightest amount of head congestion. What happens is her ears will not "pop" to adjust to altitude/pressure changes. She likens it to "hot razor blades" stabbing her inner ear!! We have driven back, across country, after she had "problems" on the way outbound and pitch our return tickets in the trash. Many more stories, but suffice to say, we have tried all types of prescrition drugs to dry her ears out, etc......
What I am wondering is, has anyone tried these "Ear Planes" that claim to equalize the inner ear pressure? First hand report of experience with these would help my cause, of trying to help her with this tough issue. By the way, she is not new to travel, the frequency of the problem just seems to be increasing. She has 500,K to date with AA, DL & UA. Many thanks for any thoughts!!
Mar 14, 2002 | 10:22 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Nashville,TN
Posts: 867
I have used these in the past when I have had sinus congestion/infections. I thought they helped equalize the pressure. It used to be that the sinus infections would always back up into my ears and I was afraid of damage to my eardrum. I found earplanes to be helpful regarding the pain due to pressure changes. They are somewhat uncomfortable to wear for extended periods so I usually remove them after reaching cruising altitude. I would them reinsert them before landing. You can only use them once or twice acording to the package.
Buy them at a drugstore or Walmart though, not at the airport. They really jack up the prices there.
My doctor also recommended Sudafed before flying to reduce congestion.
Good luck!
Buy them at a drugstore or Walmart though, not at the airport. They really jack up the prices there.
My doctor also recommended Sudafed before flying to reduce congestion.
Good luck!
Mar 16, 2002 | 11:39 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 1,470
I strongly suggest you check with a doctor (preferably an Ear, Nose and Throat Speciaist). They can recommend the best course of action.
Here are some web sites to check:
http://www.prevention.com/cda/column/1,1210,485,00.html
http://www.aafo.com/news/old/earpain.htm
http://www.flyana.com/ear.html
If you need it, here is the link to Earplanes:
http://www.earplanes.com/earplanes.htm
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Here are some web sites to check:
http://www.prevention.com/cda/column/1,1210,485,00.html
http://www.aafo.com/news/old/earpain.htm
http://www.flyana.com/ear.html
If you need it, here is the link to Earplanes:
http://www.earplanes.com/earplanes.htm
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Michael Steinberg
Editor
BizTrip
http://www.biztrip.com