Earache, ear infection & popping ears when flying

mummyladybird

2006-06-14 15:43:42

i have a child of 2 and a half would the earplugs be ok for him to use he has a dummy would sucking that be adequate on its own

Sarah E Young

2006-06-14 15:55:33

The dummy would be great, not sure of the age on the earplugs. Have a look here at the boots childrens earplugs.

Sarah

lordy

2006-06-15 07:48:02

hi guys

i got my ear things boots own buy three for two!!! but still ended up spending £30. they also done their own make for children as well as i know lots of people have been asking about kids ears

lindsay.

Kazee

2006-06-16 18:10:05

I have a slight ear problem at the moment. I have been the doctors and he told me I have flaky wax. The ear does not feel right and I always have an ear infection and have to have antibiotics whilst on holiday.
I have purchased swim ear but just wondering if it is safe to have my ear syringed if need be before I go on holiday in 11 days :?:

kind regards

kazee

magicbreadcrumb

2007-05-24 22:12:53

Earplugs when flying

Hello everyone Im new on here! I fly on june 7th and I normally use Earplanes.Unfortuntaly as the chemists near me did not have any in stock Ive ended up buying earplugs designed for swimming as the shape of the plugs look near the same to Earplanes! Do anyone have any thoughts on this or have used swimming plugs and found them as good on a flight as earplanes! any infomaton on this is greatly appreiated.Many thanks xx magicbreadcrumb

julie36

2007-05-25 15:38:19

sainsbury sell earplanes if you have one near you i was looking at then the other night
xx julie xx

magicbreadcrumb

2007-05-25 18:09:58

earlugs when flying!

Hi thanks for the advice :tup

as I would not have thought on looking in a supermarket! I will have a look in.I wish Earplanes were abit cheaper they alot for something you wear for one trip,my swimming plugs were only £2.50. magicbreadcrumb xx

Gillc7

2007-05-25 19:52:21

Hi I bought earplanes for me and was impressed they say use only twice ! bought Boots version for OH, they look just the same and say clean and re use and have a little case, also slightly cheaper !!!!!! so I have cleaned mine and reused and they worke,d just the same ! so save your money and reuse ! :wink:

mrnkar

2007-05-25 20:33:22

I use beconase nose spray which is excellent. I used to suffer terrible earache until my doctor recommended it. Karen

magicbreadcrumb

2007-05-26 17:35:16

earplugs

Hi,many thanks you two :thanks

I will look at the boots own earplugs next week seeing that they cheaper and I have a nasal spray that I will use as I have one nostral constantly bunged up after been in a road accident last year,it helps clear it abit! xx

lunar_angelic

2008-02-06 12:22:43

ear pain/headaches when flying

does anyone know anything good to take before/during flying? im going cuba and dont think ill manage 9 hours on a plane with my head feeling like its going to explode! i suffer greatly from it and dont want to be screaming in agony all the way there and back! i know the usual blowing nose/ sucking sweets etc but it doesnt really work for me! anyone know anything different?! xx

David

2008-02-06 12:27:13

Re: Earache, ear infection & popping ears when flying

Hi lunar_angelic ... I have merged your enquiry with this existing 5 page topic, which should provide some useful info and advice.

David :wave

Pippa

2008-02-06 13:18:24

Re: Earache, ear infection & popping ears when flying

My husband uses ear plugs on take off and landing - he finds they help a lot.

I tend to suffer with a lot of sinus problems but usually do not get problems on a plane - I do use chewing gum which makes you chew more than perhaps sweets. On the few occasions that I have flown when my sinuses have been bad I have taken a decongestant which has always helped - they expand the airways.

My mum always says that she is better on a larger long haul plane rather than the usual smaller ones used for Europe - I assume that travelling to Cuba will be on a larger plane so you might find that better anyway.

Pippa

mamajama

2008-04-01 22:36:01

Sore ears when flying

Does anyone know how to avoid ear/sinus pain before flying me &my daughters have been quite bad before. I couldnt hear for an hour after landing..

rwb46

2008-04-01 22:40:26

Re: Sore ears when flying

Try eating boiled sweets works for some but not everyone.

mamajama

2008-04-01 22:44:06

Re: Sore ears when flying

The sweets dont work for me

bluepeterno1

2008-04-01 22:50:44

Re: Sore ears when flying

Try menthol sweets or some with a good tang to them ,boiled sweets dont work for me but the menthol ones do.

Bluepeterno1

keepupwith

2008-04-02 08:42:54

Re: Sore ears when flying

I usually give the kids lollies to suck, chupa chups are good, but my eldest still suffers. Another trick is to hold your nose and blow or yawn.

Pam

prawn

2008-04-02 09:13:18

Re: Sore ears when flying

You can get specific earplugs for flying. One brand are called "Airplanes" (I think) - I know that Boots sell them - have never tried them but some people seem to benefit from using them.