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While traveling by air my ears hearing less first than I feel pain in ears, however after 4 to 5 hours I get normal, is there any remedy to cure such problem.
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Airplane ear occurs when the air pressure in the middle ear and the air pressure in the environment don't match, preventing your eardrum (tympanic membrane) from vibrating normally. You need to use cotton n put then in your ears just before flying. Also keep a toffee or chewing gum in your mouth. The idea is to do act of mastication/suck. I mean like you are chewing. You can do empty chewing as well. Swallowing or yawning opens the eustachian tube and allows the middle ear to get more air, equalizing the air pressure.
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