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How can i avoid ear popping during travel (planes)? may i place cotton balls in my baby's ear to avoid ear popping?

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Dr. Robert Robinson answered

No cotton balls: Ear popping during air travel is due to changes in air pressure. A cotton ball will not provide any protection against the change in air pressure.

Answered 5/21/2015

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A member asked:

How can i avoid ear popping during travel (planes)? may i place cotton balls in my baby's ear to avoid ear popping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Robinson answered

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