Ear Planes - anyone use them?

[Lynne M]

Another question, if you wear them, do you still have to chew gum? I hate chewing gum, but did so last time and I don't think it worked all that well.

As another poster said, it's not the chewing, it's the swallowing that relieves the pressure a bit. I never chew gum on a plane or anywhere else, so yes, the EarPlanes help whether you're chewing gum or not.

 

[helenabear]

I have had zero luck with these things. The adult ones hurt my ears as they are too big to be comfortable, and the kid ones just didnt' work at all. I didn't like how muffled everything was on the plane as well. I couldn't hear the people as well as I would have liked when they asked for the drink order. I also can't use headphones with these (they stick out too much). I thought they were a total waste of money.

Even if you do try these, be sure to drink lots of water too when flying. That helps clogged sinuses. I actually would skip the Afrin as that could be too drying and could irritate more than help.

 

[rosiejo]

I might have to buy some of these and give them a try - although maybe towards the end of the flight so I can still use my headphones. I have also bought a bag of lolly pops to suck on during take off and landing!

 

[tinknme]

These are a must have for me! I have trouble with my ears popping & the pain is horrible. Not anymore with the help of earplanes

 

[April]

I love my earplanes. My ears used to be plugged for days afer flying. I have not had a problem since using these. I usually put them in before we board and take them out after deboarding.

 

[Disneyenthusiast]

I am also an Afrin & Sudafed fan before getting on the plane. I will look for Earplanes too. An ounce of prevention...

 

[SplshMtnLvr28]

I love EarPlanes! The flight for us to Florida is about 2 hours long, and I just leave them in the whole time and I'm fine.