In-flight ear health
The In-flight ear health leaflet gives practical tips on preventing ear discomfort including guidance for hearing aid users and parents of children with glue ear.
An independent survey commissioned by Deafness Research UK, shows that over a third (34.3%) of people have experienced ear pain during a flight.
Most discomfort results from changes in cabin pressure and these are most noticeable as the aircraft descends.
During descent, the air in the middle ear is at a lower pressure than the air in the cabin. The Eustachian tubes, which pass air from the nose into the middle ear when you swallow, may become blocked with mucus, and the small muscles in the throat which normally open them may not be able to do so. The eardrum is pressed inward and tensed, resulting in discomfort, and even pain.
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