Does the excitement of your much-awaited trip suddenly fade the moment your flight takes off, thanks to a sharp, annoying pain in your ears? "Airplane ear, also called barotrauma, occurs when the pressure in the middle ear doesn't equalise with the air pressure outside. This may cause ear pain, uneasiness, and even lead to hearing impairment," Dr Girish Anand MS, …
mladenbalinovac via Getty Images Sometimes sneezing and congestion aren't the only issues that accompany seasonal allergies. “However, seasonal allergies can cause some weird signs that a lot of time patients do not associate with seasonal allergies,” said Dr. Duyen Nguyen, an allergist at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas. It could also be due to what allergists refer to …
Thomas Barwick via Getty Images What many call "airplane ear" is also known as ear barotrauma, barotitis media or aerotitis media. “Airplane ear is a condition that is caused by a difference in air pressure between the inner ear and the surrounding environment during air travel,” said Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD. “Over-the-counter decongestants or nasal sprays …
The arrival of the winter months can put a strain on your ears and affect hearing due to the reduction in temperature. Ear popping in winters: Causes, tips to relieve it, prevention, treatment options In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Yogesh Patil at Patil ENT Clinic in Pune, explained, “The Eustachian tube, which connects your nose to your middle …
