Middle ear symptoms while flying

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Few people can say they have never experienced some form of pressure-related changes while flying. Although uncommon on commercial flights, severe middle ear blocks do occur. Drawing from his experience treating military pilots, Dr Brown discusses the causes of barotrauma, steps that airline passengers can take to prevent it, and methods for treating unrelenting ear block.

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Thomas P. Brown

LCDR Thomas P. Brown, MC,USN Dr Brown is stationed at Whiting Field Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. He recently completed a family practice residency at the naval hospital in Pensacola, and he practices both flight surgery and family medicine.