Equalizing ear pressure when flying

By lisasch0001 in 14 Jan 2026 | 02:34
lisasch0001

lisasch0001

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Question for David- Would you have any tricks to equalize the pressure in the ears when fliying, when the usual gum chewing, yawning etc.. fails? Thank you!
14 Jan 2026 | 02:34
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Karla Parker

Karla Parker

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David said: Those are the same techniques I use except I also hold my nose closed and blow to force the air out of my ears. Whether this is a good idea or not cannot say, but I have been doing to for 45 years.
20 Jan 2026 | 18:58
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lisasch0001

lisasch0001

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Thank you. What about after a flight when you cannot hear because it has not equalized even when at sea level for a while?
28 Jan 2026 | 02:42
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Karla Parker

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David said: I do the same things.
3 Feb 2026 | 17:28
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