Will you get tinnitus when flying?

Nowadays, society is developing rapidly and transportation is becoming more and more convenient. Many people choose to fly because they can reach their destination quickly and save time. However, some people experience tinnitus when flying, and many people are confused by this phenomenon. For most people, tinnitus while flying is unacceptable.

Does flying cause tinnitus?
Tinnitus occurs when flying on an airplane, which is medically called "aviation otitis media." When the plane ascends, the external air pressure decreases and positive pressure is formed in the tympanic cavity. The positive pressure causes the Eustachian tube to open. At this time, you may feel a slight bulging sensation in the eardrum. When the plane descends, the external pressure gradually increases, forming a negative pressure in the tympanic cavity. The Eustachian tube acts like a one-way valve, and is affected by the surrounding high air pressure and is not easy to open. External air cannot enter the tympanic cavity, causing the negative pressure in the middle ear to increase. The middle ear mucous membrane is edematous and the blood vessels are highly dilated. At this time, you may feel that the eardrum is being compressed. ,Although tinnitus is not fatal, it can seriously affect the patient's life. Under normal circumstances, tinnitus caused by flying is phased and will disappear if you stop flying. If you are troubled by tinnitus for a long time, it is necessary to go to a professional hospital for examination and treatment.

Friends who frequently travel by plane may always encounter tinnitus. So, how to prevent tinnitus when flying? Let the experts answer it below.

1. Chewing. If people who travel frequently know this, generally speaking, some candies will be prepared for passengers on flights, just to avoid tinnitus. Chewing a few pieces of candy or gum can help open the Eustachian tubes, thereby reducing tinnitus.

2. For passengers with severe tinnitus symptoms, they can also go to the hospital in advance to dispense medicine that helps to constrict blood vessels, and drip the medicine into the nasal cavity before landing. , to expand the Eustachian tube and relieve discomfort.

3. Wear airplane earplugs. The plane is equipped with special earplugs, which can not only automatically adjust the air pressure in the ears and reduce the impact of the air pressure in the cabin on the eardrums, but also allow people to enjoy a quiet flight. journey.

4. It needs to be emphasized that if you have a cold or severe nasal congestion, it is best not to fly, because although wearing airplane earplugs can reduce the pain of tinnitus, it cannot be completely avoided.

Long-distance flights are long and boring, and are inevitably accompanied by jet lag changes, so sleeping on the plane is inevitable. However, when you hear the announcement that the plane is about to descend, When sleeping, you must adjust your state in time and wake up from sleep as soon as possible. Especially parents traveling with children must wake up their sleeping children. At this time, they should drink some water, do more swallowing movements, and eat a piece of chewing gum. Keep chewing and swallowing, or you can pinch your nose, close your mouth, and blow air into your ears (but this action is not suitable for young children). Because the Eustachian tube in our ears is connected to the nasopharynx, the upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with coldsThe infection is likely to spread to the Eustachian tube and damage the function and even structure of the latter. If you fly at this time, it will be very dangerous for your ears. Therefore, people who have a cold are best to wait until they are better before flying.

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