The secret trick nurses use to eliminate ear pain on flights: Try this and never suffer again
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We all know how much of a hassle plane travel can be, especially for our members who may be returning home after a stint of travelling or visiting the kids and grandkids. Besides the inconvenience of airport security and limited legroom in economy, one of the most common complaints we hear is the ear pain passengers experience during flights.
Well, buckle up, because we’ve got some fantastic news for you! A clever nurse from the United Kingdom, Charlotte Stanley, has shared her simple trick to prevent your ears from hurting during flights. This method is so effective that once you try it, you might wonder how you ever flew without it.
'Aeroplane earache sucks! Earache in general sucks... I'm going to show you an earache hack in real-time,' stated the ear specialist in a video that has gone viral online, garnering over 865,000 views.
You see, during takeoff and landing, the air pressure changes rapidly within the aeroplane cabin, causing our ears to become blocked and painful. While common remedies include swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum to 'pop' your ears, Charlotte suggests something more unconventional – and it actually works!
Here's the trick: Simply ask your flight attendant for two plastic cups and hot, damp paper towels. Charlotte assures us that the cabin crew will know exactly what you're asking for. Place the warm paper towels at the bottom of the plastic cups and gently press the cups over your ears, creating an airtight seal.
Charlotte demonstrated this technique in her video, showing how 'hot steam' formed in the cups helps stabilise the pressure in the middle of the ear, easing discomfort. This method works wonders for adults and children alike, perfect for when you're travelling with the kids and grandkids.
Charlotte learnt this trade secret from an air hostess, who provided the materials and checked in on her mid-flight to ensure the method was working effectively. The best part? This trick also works for general earaches, not just those caused by air travel.
Hundreds of people have commented on the video, confirming the effectiveness of this method.
One grateful mum said, 'This absolutely works. A flight attendant taught us this when my six-year-old had an issue on a flight home many years ago.'
Another former flight attendant chimed in, exclaiming, 'Hot cups! Best invention ever.'
Countless others have expressed their excitement to try this method on their next trip, sharing their experiences of agonising flight-induced earaches that left them in tears or fearful of flying altogether. Many have also shared their own techniques for dealing with ear pain, such as chewing gum throughout the flight, using decongestant capsules, or even simply 'popping' their ears throughout the flight.
‘I chew gum the whole flight and wear earphones. It works well,’ one said.
Another suggested: ‘Struggled with this my whole life. It makes me cry with pain. Decongestant capsules, yawning constantly and play music in headphones works.’
While one added: ‘I used to be in agony, I now just pop my ears at the start of the flight and again once throughout. I never get pressure build up now or any pain.’
So, the next time you're heading across the country or jet-setting to exotic destinations, remember that painful aeroplane earaches are a thing of the past. Give Charlotte's method a try, and you'll be flying comfortably in no time! Did you know about this earache remedy? Or maybe you know of another one? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
There is nothing worse than ear pain, whether you’re on a flight or not! Image source: Shutterstock.
Well, buckle up, because we’ve got some fantastic news for you! A clever nurse from the United Kingdom, Charlotte Stanley, has shared her simple trick to prevent your ears from hurting during flights. This method is so effective that once you try it, you might wonder how you ever flew without it.
'Aeroplane earache sucks! Earache in general sucks... I'm going to show you an earache hack in real-time,' stated the ear specialist in a video that has gone viral online, garnering over 865,000 views.
You see, during takeoff and landing, the air pressure changes rapidly within the aeroplane cabin, causing our ears to become blocked and painful. While common remedies include swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum to 'pop' your ears, Charlotte suggests something more unconventional – and it actually works!
Here's the trick: Simply ask your flight attendant for two plastic cups and hot, damp paper towels. Charlotte assures us that the cabin crew will know exactly what you're asking for. Place the warm paper towels at the bottom of the plastic cups and gently press the cups over your ears, creating an airtight seal.
Charlotte demonstrated this technique in her video, showing how 'hot steam' formed in the cups helps stabilise the pressure in the middle of the ear, easing discomfort. This method works wonders for adults and children alike, perfect for when you're travelling with the kids and grandkids.
Charlotte learnt this trade secret from an air hostess, who provided the materials and checked in on her mid-flight to ensure the method was working effectively. The best part? This trick also works for general earaches, not just those caused by air travel.
Hundreds of people have commented on the video, confirming the effectiveness of this method.
One grateful mum said, 'This absolutely works. A flight attendant taught us this when my six-year-old had an issue on a flight home many years ago.'
Another former flight attendant chimed in, exclaiming, 'Hot cups! Best invention ever.'
Countless others have expressed their excitement to try this method on their next trip, sharing their experiences of agonising flight-induced earaches that left them in tears or fearful of flying altogether. Many have also shared their own techniques for dealing with ear pain, such as chewing gum throughout the flight, using decongestant capsules, or even simply 'popping' their ears throughout the flight.
‘I chew gum the whole flight and wear earphones. It works well,’ one said.
Another suggested: ‘Struggled with this my whole life. It makes me cry with pain. Decongestant capsules, yawning constantly and play music in headphones works.’
While one added: ‘I used to be in agony, I now just pop my ears at the start of the flight and again once throughout. I never get pressure build up now or any pain.’
So, the next time you're heading across the country or jet-setting to exotic destinations, remember that painful aeroplane earaches are a thing of the past. Give Charlotte's method a try, and you'll be flying comfortably in no time! Did you know about this earache remedy? Or maybe you know of another one? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
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. Totally impractical!
