Is flying bad for tinnitus?

In most cases, flying will not cause any long-term damage to hearing or tinnitus symptoms, however, there are several tips to follow to ensure a comfortable flight. Many people worry that the engine noise may be damaging to their ears and cause tinnitus symptoms to worsen.



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Changes in the air pressure during the flight may be uncomfortable and worsen the pain related with tinnitus. A simple trick to relieving this uncomfortable feeling is by yawning or swallowing.

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Since travelling by plane can be very uncomfortable when you have an ear infection, it is best to avoid flying whenever you are feeling ill. It is especially important if the ear infection is making it harder to clear your ears as this means you are more likely to experience problems.

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Preventing Airplane Ear If clogged ears or ear pain cause you problems when flying, there are several steps you can take to prevent it from happening: Use filtered earplugs. Chew gum or suck on candy. Use a nasal spray 30 minutes before takeoff.

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