Can you fly with a blocked ear?

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The reason why I am asking this is because i am going to Greece tomorrow and was wondering how safe it is to fly with a blocked ear

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Yeah, why not? Same thing happened to me. When you get to Greece, just stop into a pharmacy and get a bit of cotton, peroxide and olive oil. Then do this:
Lay on your good ear, put a few drops of peroxide in the blocked ear. (Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles... wait 5-10 minutes... Put 1/2 the cotton in your ear. Lay on that ear (for about an hour) so the peroxide+gunk comes out on the cotton... Throw that out. Put a few drops of olive oil on the remaining 1/2 cotton ball and put that in your ear overnight. In the morning you should be ok. If you STILL feel blocked, chew a bit of cum and make yourself yawn till sounds are less muffled.

Kalo Taxidi (Happy Travels)...

CindyRuns · Accepted Answer

I'll pass along a suggestion from someone who has travelled a lot for business.

Pick up some Afrin nose spray and use it as needed if you experience pain during landing. If you do end up using it more than the label says, don't use it again for several days to a week..

nolabels · Accepted Answer

My ears screw up badly for about 6 months after flying.
I've tried every preventive and remedial measure ever invented, to no avail.

I doubt that there's any serious worry about going into a flight with an existing ear problem.

I'd expect some pain, but I expect severe pain any time I fly.
I haven't flown in over 20 years and never will fly again.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Accepted Answer

Flying with a blocked ear, also known as airplane ear or barotrauma, can be dangerous due to changes in air pressure in the airplane cabin. This can make it difficult to equalize the pressure in your ears with the pressure in the cabin, which can cause pain, damage to your eardrum, or even a ruptured eardrum.

exitseven · Answer

When i used to scuba dive I used to use this stuff called Afrin to unblock my ears.

Account · Answer

Lol yes it will be perfectly fine, don't worry about it, I understand that you are stressed but it will be okay.
Have a nice trip Lauren, it is kind of funny and amusing that you decided to go on vacation in Greece (the place I live in) and I will soon possibly book tickets to spend a go on vacation in Scotland 😅

Abbycado · Answer

As long as you aren’t the one listening to traffic control, I think you are good.

AviatorTom · Answer

There's nothing preventing you from flying, but it might be painful when the pressure in the cabin changes during climb and descent. It might even puncture your eardrum. Check with a doctor... hopefully he can unblock it.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

You may have troubles equilibrating and it could hurt. Try wiggling your jaw and/or closing your nose off and blowing gently to relieve any discomfort. You can also try chewing gum during the flight.

pascal_climbs · Answer

You can, but it my hurt during pressurization. Take some sweets or chewing gum with you to release the pressure via the mouth

RavVid · Answer

A decongesting medicine might help. Something like an a cold/flu medicine. Ask a pharmacist.

StudyingAuthor · Answer

Yes, I think so. But I wonder if it'll hurt worse if you fly with a blocked ear?

Jennz6 · Answer

Be careful honey ❤️

handsomelad70 · Answer

Check with a physician. A blocked ear may be problem on flights.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

You might need to ask your primary care physician that question before you hop on that flight

RebelinSteel · Answer

Yes you will be okay.

DJB72 · Answer

In a pressurised cabin you'll be fine.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

No, I don't have any wings.

Yannae · Answer

I'm sure you can, but some meds wouldn't hurt.

noohair · Answer

What is in your ear? A bug?

nawtee_me · Answer

Not sure, ask your dr.

eagle1951 · Answer

you can but i'd ask your Dr first

dustybiker2 · Answer

I would not risk it.

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