Many of you have experienced the unpleasant feeling of stuffiness in the ears, which makes the flight not the most pleasant pastime. It is believed that this effect arises due to the large difference between the pressure of the external environment and the human body. If so, what kind of chewing gum and why it really helps to hold the flights in a more comfortable state?
Congestion in the ears causes a sharp pressure differential between the pressure inside the body and external environment.
Why in the airplane your ears?
As you know, normal atmospheric pressure is normally 760 millimeters of mercury. It is with this indicator we have comfortable feel, although some weather-sensitive people experience a sharp deterioration of health even in the most minor fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. At an altitude of about 3000 meters, people may feel discomfort due to the fact that with the drastic elevation changes and atmospheric pressure, which negatively affects our cardiovascular system. It is known that at a height of about three kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the pressure difference inside the cabin and the outer atmosphere is about 0.6 from our usual state. As a result, the membrane of the ear is pinched, leading to quite painful sensations.
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Does chewing gum from nasal ear?
In order to help its passengers to get rid of the blockage of ears, many airlines of the world offer their clients lollipops and chewing gum. It is believed that certain chewing and swallowing movements that mimic the food intake, help to expand the lumen of the Eustachian tube, the contraction of which causes effect inherent ear.
It is believed that the use of chewing gum and candy may improve well-being during the flight
On average, the use of chewing gum during takeoff or landing reduces the time of adaptation to low atmospheric pressure up to 10-15 minutes. However, if before the flight you had suddenly cold and suddenly you have a stuffy nose, the swelling may worsen the overall congestion of the ears. For this reason, it is highly recommended not to make long flights to protogenos condition.
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In that case, if you are going to fly on air transport, experts recommend you to stock up not only sweets and candy, but also vasoconstrictor substances. Simply put, take nasal drops.