A member asked:

I'm a flight attendant so my ears are always blocked and painful. i can't hear very well anymore. should i get tubes in my ears? some fas have them.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Ernest answered

You may consider...: It if you are continuing to have problems. Your ears can experience trauma with the changes in pressure experienced with an ascending/descending airplane that can lead to hearing problems. Your primary care doctor or an ear, nose, and throat specialist would be a good place to start.

Answered 5/3/2014

4.1k views

Thank

Show 1 more comment

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I'm a flight attendant so my ears are always blocked and painful. i can't hear very well anymore. should i get tubes in my ears? some fas have them.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Ernest answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am an adult who had ear tubes inserted 10 days ago. Will I get my hearing back, lose the muffled sounds and echo ?

A member asked:

I got a tube in my right ear this morning but now im getting sharp pains and i cant hear out of that ear. Is this normal its really painful?

A member asked:

Blocked eustachian tubes? For about 4 years, i've had blocked eustachian tubes. I haven't experienced any notable hearing loss, but occasionally one of my ears will ring. On particularly bad days, if i turn my head to the left or right too far, one of my

A member asked:

I have been hearing bubbling sound in my right ear especially when I touch it. I know it's likely the eusthesian tube blocked. Dr prescribed omnaris & claritin. I'm on day 2 and ear feels the same. Should I be noticing symptoms clearing by now?

A member asked:

I have adult ear tubes, placed 11/4/19. I constantly experience loud rubber snapping/drumming sounds when I chew, walk, burp, or sneeze. Also I hear my heartbeat LOUDLY in my ears frequently, as well as pain, discomfort, itching & dizziness?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My son (who has tubes) has a good amount of thick, brown, mucousy discharge coming from his ear. It is not painful, however he says he can't hear very?

Iv had tubes in my ears for a yr or so. well I started to not hear well lately, then found out from my dr that my tubes had fallen out. can this cause my bad hearing? my ears also itch

Can I get my hearing back and get rid of this fluid inside ear without tubes just antibios?

Are tubes for draining ears a good idea for a 2 yr old? His hearing is just below the levels. We are hesitant in getting tubes. Other options?

I had a ear tube put in my left ear today in office. Is it normal for the ear to feel or be inflamed, not hear well? What's normal after tube surgery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?