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What Causes Muffled Hearing After Taking A Flight?
Flew from Maui to Chicago 4/12/15 . Very muffled hearing for 2 days. Did not have a cold, sinus infection, or any respiratory problem. Hearing is slightly better 4/14/15, but can t listen to tv unless the volume is turned up, can t talk on phone. Had rather super acute hearing prior to this flight. Have tried everything I could find on the Internet. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Eustachian tube dysfunction can occur as a result of air travel thought there are other possible causes.
The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of a part of the throat.
The use of decongestants and anti histamines may help.
In addition the valsava maneuver may also help you (closing mouth, pinching nose while pressing out/blowing out).
I hope this helps
Eustachian tube dysfunction can occur as a result of air travel thought there are other possible causes.
The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of a part of the throat.
The use of decongestants and anti histamines may help.
In addition the valsava maneuver may also help you (closing mouth, pinching nose while pressing out/blowing out).
I hope this helps
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