"The mediastinal cavity has a small Tube called the wardens, which plays a role in balancing air pressure between the inside and outside of the wardines," explains Dr. Shashidhar TB - a throat ear expert at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore (India). When this tube is clogged, it is often caused by inflammation or swelling, and the pressure is unbalanced, causing pain, poor hearing, or a feeling of closed ears.
According to the doctor, this is the reason why many people, especially children with smaller earaches, are prone to ear pain when flying. "If you have a cold, sinusitis, allergy or ear infection, the risk of damage to the wardines during flight is even higher," he warned.
Why shouldn't You fly with an ear infection
flying while the ear is infected, especially the middle ear infection, can cause the pressure in the ear to become unbalanced. According to a study published in Clinical Evidence, even healthy people can suffer from secondary lendongongongongongongongonglasm damage after flights. For people with ear disease, the consequences are even more serious.
Antibiotics can help reduce inflammation, but do not guarantee that the eardreas will be completely breathe-free after just a few days. At that time, any pressure change can cause severe pain," Dr. Shashidhar emphasized. He advised delaying flights for at least a few days after starting antibiotics until symptoms subside significantly.
Treatment and preparation before flights
In cases where it is necessary to move, proper treatment and care can somewhat reduce the risk. Here are some supportive measures:
Apply warm air to your ears for 10 - 15 minutes to relieve pain and pressure.
Antibiotic ear drops (if ear infection), need to be prescribed by a doctor.
Antibiotics are taken for cases of prolonged middle ear infections.
Keep your ears dry, avoid swimming, use cotton or earplugs while bathing.
