A doctor has explained why your ears may be painful when you fly in a plane, and shared several techniques for how to ease ...

For many, ear pain is a normal - albeit unpleasant - part of travelling by plane, but have you ever wondered why it happens?

Ear pain is a common problem experienced by many when flying, but there are things you can do to help alleviate the ...

Ken Hartfield, Wellington, Somerset. This is very common – known medically as eustachian tube dysfunction. The eustachian tube connects the middle-ear cavity, which lies behind the eardrum ...

Allergies may exacerbate nasal congestion, and this can be a contributory factor to eustachian tube dysfunction. Antihistamines or decongestants, as prescribed, may help relieve these symptoms.

Patulous eustachian tube is a type of dysfunction wherein the tube stays open most of the time. Typically, the tube stays closed and only opens to equalize air pressure between the middle ear and ...

The Eustachian tubes, which balance pressure between the ... common repercussions include middle ear bleeding and chronic ear dysfunction. If you notice persistent ear pain, dizziness or hearing ...

In most cases, this occurs with fluid in the middle ear secondary to Eustachian tube dysfunction or otitis media (acute). Aching Throat: This condition is generalized pain in the throat; it might hurt ...

Equalize air pressure between the middle ear and your environment Drain excess fluid from the middle ear Protect the ear from sounds caused by breathing and swallowing Eustachian tube dysfunction ...

Other times medication, lifestyle changes, or other treatments may be needed. Eustachian tube dysfunction refers to a chronic blockage of the Eustachian tubes. This is often caused by common illnesses ...