Inner ear not equalizing
04-16-2011 | 12:21 AM
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Hey guys, if you have any more information on this I'd love to hear it... I'm currently on disability due to an ear injury I sustained flying... not fun, and neither is being cooped up in your house for a month!
I've always had issues with my right ear, Valsava maneuver is a common practice for my flying, and I love to find a solution to keep me in the sky. I've heard of getting tubes put in your ears, which to be honest isn't the best idea for me as I am an avid free divier, scuba diver, and surfer...
What can you tell me about this tube in the estachian tube stent??
Any other ideas, I'm all ears.. so to speak
I've always had issues with my right ear, Valsava maneuver is a common practice for my flying, and I love to find a solution to keep me in the sky. I've heard of getting tubes put in your ears, which to be honest isn't the best idea for me as I am an avid free divier, scuba diver, and surfer...
What can you tell me about this tube in the estachian tube stent??
Any other ideas, I'm all ears.. so to speak
04-16-2011 | 08:33 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Hey guys, if you have any more information on this I'd love to hear it... I'm currently on disability due to an ear injury I sustained flying... not fun, and neither is being cooped up in your house for a month!
I've always had issues with my right ear, Valsava maneuver is a common practice for my flying, and I love to find a solution to keep me in the sky. I've heard of getting tubes put in your ears, which to be honest isn't the best idea for me as I am an avid free divier, scuba diver, and surfer...
What can you tell me about this tube in the estachian tube stent??
Any other ideas, I'm all ears.. so to speak
I've always had issues with my right ear, Valsava maneuver is a common practice for my flying, and I love to find a solution to keep me in the sky. I've heard of getting tubes put in your ears, which to be honest isn't the best idea for me as I am an avid free divier, scuba diver, and surfer...
What can you tell me about this tube in the estachian tube stent??
Any other ideas, I'm all ears.. so to speak
04-16-2011 | 02:53 PM
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04-16-2011 | 04:48 PM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I had trouble clearing too at one point but diving fixed it for me.
04-18-2011 | 08:40 AM
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If you're just starting to note ear pressure/discomfort, go to an ear/nose/throat specialist as soon as you can. It'll save you much trouble in the end if you have an inner ear infection.
A few years ago, I was starting to note degraded hearing and slight pain, and I ignored it thinking it was just a cold/sinus problem. Few days later the ear drum burst. It felt like someone was shoving an ice pick in my ear repeatedly. I was out for a few months on FMLA until the drum healed, and have had tubes installed ever since to ensure that no more fluid builds up.
Going to an ENT is worth whatever your insurance co-pay is, trust me.
A few years ago, I was starting to note degraded hearing and slight pain, and I ignored it thinking it was just a cold/sinus problem. Few days later the ear drum burst. It felt like someone was shoving an ice pick in my ear repeatedly. I was out for a few months on FMLA until the drum healed, and have had tubes installed ever since to ensure that no more fluid builds up.
Going to an ENT is worth whatever your insurance co-pay is, trust me.
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