ear equalization and right nasal block
02-08-2009, 11:10 AM
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ear equalization and right nasal block
hi guys!!
not here to write a big story but let me explain this damm thing happening to me!!!
ive been flying for 4 years..last june started having difficulty in ear eqalization during decent..and eventually it just got blocked...later did a surgery called septoplasty to straight nasal boneand started flying after a break of two months...it has improoved a lot but still some kinda discomfort on the right ear..my doc said righr hearing also has degraded a little
need some help
thanx in advance
not here to write a big story but let me explain this damm thing happening to me!!!
ive been flying for 4 years..last june started having difficulty in ear eqalization during decent..and eventually it just got blocked...later did a surgery called septoplasty to straight nasal boneand started flying after a break of two months...it has improoved a lot but still some kinda discomfort on the right ear..my doc said righr hearing also has degraded a little
need some help
thanx in advance
02-08-2009, 12:53 PM
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I have a family friend that had to leave Delta 2 years ago because he could never get his ears straight. He is also a scuba diver. Has no trouble diving but descending always caused minor discomfort.
Chewing on something has always helped me... and I had ALOT of ear issues as a child.
Chewing on something has always helped me... and I had ALOT of ear issues as a child.
02-09-2009, 08:38 AM
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thanx bluebravo..
since this prob got started i used to carry chewngum in ma flight bag....just looking for a way to get rid of this....i heard that chewingums causes tonsil problms...will have to wait n c
since this prob got started i used to carry chewngum in ma flight bag....just looking for a way to get rid of this....i heard that chewingums causes tonsil problms...will have to wait n c
02-10-2009, 09:08 PM
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Hey there...I had ear equalization problems when I started working for Mesaba. I had to have ear tubes put in. I had 3 infections in 6 months and finally I said enough is enough. I haven't had any problems in...7 months. My allergies and sinuses are better too. It is expensive but it's something worth checking out.
02-12-2009, 06:49 AM
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hi connection pilot...
i also had the tube in ma right ear only...which came out in two months...but the doc said its gonna remain for 12 months, but it never did...now i can manage the pressure diff but still not feeling very comfortable...
are u going to have the tube for ur lifetime or what??...i read so many stuff over internet, everything says not a gud thing to have the tube for too long...pls let me know on this
thanx
i also had the tube in ma right ear only...which came out in two months...but the doc said its gonna remain for 12 months, but it never did...now i can manage the pressure diff but still not feeling very comfortable...
are u going to have the tube for ur lifetime or what??...i read so many stuff over internet, everything says not a gud thing to have the tube for too long...pls let me know on this
thanx
02-21-2009, 05:23 PM
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My doc told me 6 months to 2 years. If any longer then he would have to remove them. However he did say if I needed them again, it would be no problem to reinsert them. I wish lifetime tubes was an option because I am so much happier now that I have them...no ear infections and less allergy issues.
