My ears clog when I'm on the plane! Help?

We go on a trip nearly every year,and every time we go my ears clog up really bad. I can't hear anything, and I get a big migraine too! Its really hard to deal with. Has this ever happened to you? Any suggestions?

My ears clog when I'm on the plane! Help?
For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent), the best ways to alleviate ear pressure are to:





*Chew gum


*Drink something


*Suck on a hard candy or mints


*Yawn


*Pinch the nostrils shut, take a deep breath in through the mouth, then force the air into the back of the nose (gently) as if trying to blow your nose


*Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears.


*Another trick that used mainly on babies and small children, but can be used on anyone, is to gently but with some pressure, rub your neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.





You can also try using a decongestant. It is always best to check with your doctor before using any type of medications though, to make sure you are using the one best suited to your needs. I personally have found pain relief medications don't really help people, and at least in my experience, decongestants are a waste of money.





If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Reply:Close your mouth, stop breathing and swallow. That always works for me!
Reply:chew gum
Reply:that is soooooo normal, not to worry, they say chewing gum helps because u constantly swallowing saliva.
Reply:we go on a trip every year too, and this happens to me too


gum first of all, start chewing really early


cover ur ears when ur lading and just start lying


ear plugs too


when u feel ur ears clogged, hold ur nose and blow, it helps



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