A member asked:

I have tympanic tubes in my ears for several years since i work as a pilot and suffer from blocked ears. since a week i feel pain in my left ear whenever i hiccup/burp/yaw. i also feel pain when im ascending in the airplane. what could be the reason?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It sounds like your left tympanic tube implant may be blocked, perhaps due to a cold or middle ear infection (otitis media). It's probably transient and easily treated. Speaking as a fellow pilot, perhaps you should not be flying until this is resolved. See your AME or personal physician soon. Good luck.

Answered 12/18/2022

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