Ear popper device
06-02-2012, 06:33 PM
#12
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Save your money. I don't think it is possible it could work. Something HAS to create pressure in the eustacian/behind the eardrum to equalize it. A device, especially one pushing $200, shouldn't be able to do it if a valsalva can't.
06-02-2012, 06:57 PM
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Again, physiologically, how is that any different than a valsalva?
That machine mechanically creates higher pressure air in the nasal cavity that balances out the pressure when you open the eustachian tubes by swallowing...in the same way that you increase pressure with your throat and mouth, and balance out the pressure when you valsalva.
That machine mechanically creates higher pressure air in the nasal cavity that balances out the pressure when you open the eustachian tubes by swallowing...in the same way that you increase pressure with your throat and mouth, and balance out the pressure when you valsalva.
06-03-2012, 09:49 AM
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While being unable to clear your ears can be uncomfortable, real pain comes from fluid trapped in the sinus cavities. This can come close to feeling like having a dull, rusty 1/4" drill bit run slowly into your face.
Flight surgeons have recommended a good blast of Afrin or three and sudafed in the past.
If you are having trouble clearing your ears it is best to stay out of aircraft with high cabin climb/descent rates or freefall jumping.
Flight surgeons have recommended a good blast of Afrin or three and sudafed in the past.
If you are having trouble clearing your ears it is best to stay out of aircraft with high cabin climb/descent rates or freefall jumping.
07-22-2012, 07:33 AM
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A few years ago my sinuses finally got to the point to where they wouldn't clear on the way up and hurt the entire flight. I had Rotor Rooter surgery and have had no problem since. I highly recommend seeing a ENT doctor for an evaluation.
After a CAT scan my doctor was able to see polyups and inflammation that made air passage virtually impossible. He went in there and cleared out a lot of tissue and straightened out my deviated septum. The 2 week recovery was unpleasant but the results are pure joy. Blowing my nose now is productive. I can smell things again. I have no trouble with ear or sinus clearing.
See a doctor.
After a CAT scan my doctor was able to see polyups and inflammation that made air passage virtually impossible. He went in there and cleared out a lot of tissue and straightened out my deviated septum. The 2 week recovery was unpleasant but the results are pure joy. Blowing my nose now is productive. I can smell things again. I have no trouble with ear or sinus clearing.
See a doctor.
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