Al-Marsad newspaper: The Ministry of Health revealed the cause of ear pressure during a flight, and how to get rid of it.
The Ministry of Health explained in an infographic, through its account on the “Twitter” website, that ear pressure is a temporary discomfort in the ear during a flight, and it occurs due to the rapid change in air altitude; Which raises the air pressure inside the plane.
The ministry indicated that it is possible to overcome the ear pain that affects some passengers at the height of the plane, and its symptoms of obstruction and tinnitus in the ears, severe discomfort and pain and a feeling of dizziness.
And she continued, that the ways to prevent it are by frequent yawning, chewing and swallowing during take-off and landing, avoiding sleep during take-off and landing, not traveling by plane in case of nasal or sinus congestion, using earplugs that balance pressure slowly, and using decongestants 30 minutes before traveling. At least a minute.