Long time sitting on a plane leads to hearing loss

Patient's question:

Yesterday I took a 7-hour flight, and after getting off, my hearing decreased, and I felt like I couldn't hear anything clearly.

Doctor's answer:

You are likely referring to the sensation on your eardrum during the descent of the aircraft, which is primarily caused by changes in air pressure. You can try swallowing repeatedly to alleviate this. And this sensation usually improves after landing.

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