Can vertigo get worse after flying?

Overloading your senses with too many stimuli could exacerbate your vertigo and trigger other symptoms like nausea and dizziness. Sensory overload can happen on an aeroplane during take-off, turbulence or landing when there is a lot of noise, combined with the physical sensation of going up or down very fast.



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Changes in air pressure during flying can cause ear-drum pain and perforation, vertigo, and hearing loss.

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“There is only ONE action that will overcome vertigo upon entering IFR conditions. The pilot must immediately transition to flight instruments to determine the aircraft's attitude and respond accordingly to maintain aircraft control.

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Airplane ear typically lasts no longer than 20-30minutes from the time a plane starts to descend, however it is not uncommon for symptoms to last for up to an hour. If your symptoms, especially pain, persist for longer than one or two hours, you should call an ENT specialist.

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Choose a seat between the plane's wings or closer to the front of the airplane, where the ride tends to be more stable. Avoid sitting in the back of the plane.

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If your ears feel full and blocked or you keep getting the sensation that they aren't able to pop properly, then flying is probably going to make this worse. It is especially important for children to avoid flying with an ear infection as they are at higher risk due to having narrower Eustachian tubes.

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