How to Pop Your Ears
10. Avoidance
It can be pretty difficult to avoid ear barotrauma, but there are some steps you can take to help prevent it. It can be especially important in young babies because they are unable to deal with the symptom themselves. When you are flying, try to avoid being asleep during takeoff and landing.
This is because we will be swallowing less frequently at the time and making other movements that can equalize the pressure. You should try and encourage babies and children to suck and swallow. You can do this using candy and, for babies, you can use a pacifier and/or bottled milk.
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