You made it \u2013 it is finally summer vacation! While this is far less exciting than it was when you were still in grade school, vacationing and summertime still go hand in hand.<\/p>\n
Once you book your ticket, the planning can begin. Maps? Check! Hotel reservation? Check! Knowledge of how to prevent airplane ear? After you speak with your Las Vegas audiologist this will be a check as well.<\/p>\n
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So what is airplane ear you ask? Medically speaking, airplane ear is called barotitis media<\/a> and is the sensation of ear pain<\/a>, a stuffed up ear and hearing loss many people experience while flying. It occurs when there is a change in air pressure within the inner ear, which typically will occur during either takeoff or landing.<\/p>\n
Why yes it can! And your Las Vegas audiologist<\/a> is here to tell you how.<\/p>\n
Yawning and swallowing during takeoff and landing will help to activate the muscles that open the Eustachian tube<\/a>. Chewing gum or sucking on a mint can help activate these muscles as well.<\/p>\n
To learn more about preventing airplane ear symptoms or to schedule<\/a> an appointment, contact your Las Vegas audiologist today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"