Recommendation for ear issues when flying
Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.
Dear Bird Talk,
The article on page 42 of the Spring 2014 issue [Health Pulse] missed a great remedy for the unequal pressure between the middle ear and the cabin of an airplane.
I have used EarPlanes for the past six years and have not had any problems since.
Prior to learning of these, I went through every conceivable step including hot water poured on paper towels in plastic cups and put over each ear (the Mickey Mouse cure). I had tried them all without success; in fact, I even suffered from a ruptured eardrum during a landing in Toronto a decade ago.
EarPlanes come in adult and child sizes and are available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. They have been great for me and quite a few other people to whom I have recommended them. I do not fly without them.
Bob Kirkpatrick
Saskatoon, SK
Response:
Ed.: We learn something every day! Thanks for the tip, Bob.
