I usually get bad ear pain when i fly. is there something i can take for this? im flying again on tuesday and an dreading the possible ear pain.

..some sweets to...: 29 y/o Female says I usually get bad pain when I fly. Is there something I can take for this? I'm flying again on Tuesday and dreading the possible ear pain. Ear Pain especially while descending in flight is usually due to change in air pressure. Having some sweets to suck on, chewing gum or drinking water with a straw can help equalize the air pressure on both sides of the ear drum as yawning can

That's a tough one: Both ears or one? If this always happens something is preventing equalization of pressure behind your eardrum with the outside air pressure. There is a path from inner ear to throat that allows this and most can help open it by yawning or swallowing (if pain on descent hold nose and blow to increase pressure) No meds will solve this NSAIDS might help pain. See an ear nose & throat (ENT) specialist

Ear pain: This is usually due to the Eustachian tube pressure. You can take a decongestant before flying that may help Make sure you have a bottle of water or something to drink as when you swallow you can usually relieve this pressure. This is a technique used in diving to equalize the pressure in the ears. Good Luck