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Title: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: GM on July 26, 2006, 11:33:28 am

I noticed something interesting and wanted to see if anyone else has had such an experience.  I have went flying a few times since my AN treatment and I noticed that my tinnitus was actually lower on the airplane…and even for a hours afterwards.  I find it interesting because I figured that it would possibly make it worse.  Has anyone else experienced this?

Gary

Title: Re: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: matti on July 26, 2006, 12:58:30 pm

I will be flying soon and will definitely keep a watch out for it. Interesting!  Looking forward to a little relief ;D

Thanks,
Cheryl

Title: Re: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: okiesandy on July 26, 2006, 03:39:28 pm

I have flown several times since CK treatment. No difference in mine. I do have some pain in my ear if we change altitudes quickly.  I have some ear plugs called flytes (I think). I make sure I have them in. This is supposed to help protect the good ear.

blessings,

Sandy

Title: Re: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: Battyp on July 26, 2006, 05:50:05 pm

what type of plane were you flying in?  I've been told different planes cause different ear pressure.  Interesting

Title: Re: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: GM on July 27, 2006, 05:42:33 am

Different types...large and small...flight duration didn't seem to matter...both seemed to have the same effect.  I paid attention to it the last time I flew (ealier this month).  I was out of town for a few days and noticed that when I landed (about 3 PM) my tinnitus was definately lower and stayed that way for the rest of the evening. 

It would be interesting to see if a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber made a difference for those with tinnitus.      http://www.oxytank.com/

Gary

Title: Re: Tinnitus and flying
Post by: SKT on July 30, 2006, 09:25:11 am

oh, I am so very interested in anything which may reduce tinnitus .............