A member asked:

Yesterday while going upstate my ears were popping and it hurt. should i go see an ent before i go on a plane?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No..: My ears pop all the time when I have changes in elevation, go up a fast elevator, fly in a plane. It doesn't mean anything is wrong. When you get on your airplane, chew some gum. It helps, the pop, even if uncomfortable only lasts a second.

Answered 6/22/2014

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