sunsetbeach
Cathlete
I have very uncomfortable (torturous) ear pain when flying, usually when the airplane is descending. I pinch my nose and blow, which helps temporarily, but I have heard that this maneuveur can blow an ear drum! I take sudafed before a flight but it doesn't seem to help much. I am beginning to dread flying and I love to travel. I live in Colorado at 5400 feet and when I ascend any higher I also have ear problems. Two days ago we took a drive up Trail Ridge Road, past the Continental Divide, at 12,000 feet and I thought by ears were going to burst. Does anyone out there have this problem and what did you do about it. I often have sinus pain and I'm sure there is a connection.