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What should i do to protect my infants ear while we're in the airplane? |
Travel Info we are planning to go home to the philippines,and they told me that they dont provide headphone for my infant son, what should i do to protect his ear? Travel Tips Hi !!! Going through the different articles pertaining to protection of infant's ears, I got only one tip that is: "Have infants and young children drink fluids during ascent and descent. This encourages swallowing. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) 30 minutes before takeoff to help control any discomfort that may occur. Decongestants in young children generally aren't recommended." Follow these tips to avoid airplane ear: 搂Reconsider travel plans. Don't fly with a cold or upper respiratory congestion or infection unless necessary. 搂Use an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray. When you're asked to buckle your seat belt before takeoff, spray about four vigorous puffs in each side of your nose while holding shut the opposite side. Be sure to have chewing gum or peppermint in your mouth so that you are swallowing at the same time. This will mask the medication's bitter taste and place the spray closer to the opening of your eustachian tube. 搂Avoid all decongestant pills. Males age 50 and older may experience serious side effects after taking decongestants containing pseudoephedrine (Actifed, Sudafed), including a sudden enlargement of their prostates requiring an immediate visit to the local emergency room and placement of a urinary catheter. 搂Time your medication. If you have allergies, take your medication before your flight. 搂Suck candy or chew gum during flight. This encourages swallowing. Yawning also activates the muscles that open your eustachian tube. 搂Clear your ears regularly upon takeoff and landing. Do this by gently blowing while pinching your nostrils with your mouth closed (Valsalva maneuver). Repeat several times during descent to equalize the pressure between your ears and your environment. 搂Avoid sleeping during descent. This allows you to make sure you're swallowing enough to keep your ears clear. 搂Talk to your doctor. If you've recently had ear surgery, consult your doctor before you fly. 搂Try filtered earplugs. These slowly equalize the pressure against your eardrum during takeoff and landing. You can purchase these at drugstores, airport gift shops or your local hearing clinic. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, because they constrict your blood vessels and may increase the risk of ruptured capillaries. Before giving any medication to your infant, please consult the doc. I hope this answers your question. >>> Naveen Kumar Source(s): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/airplan... http://www.pilotfriend.com/aeromedicine/... http://www.drgreene.com/21_336.html... Other Travel Tips Just a tip, seek professional consultation, a Pediatrecian perhaps. |
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