I’m flying this week. Any tips please re: tinnitus

[EarHealth2024]

thank you

[Happyrosie]

yes - comprehensive information on the website of Tinnitus UK.

I find that, because of the noise of the aircraft, I can’t hear the tinnitus whilst flying - so it comes back with a vengeance after one is home and relaxing. But this increase in volume wears off

[EarHealth2024 in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

Morning folks.

Further to Rosie's suggestion, this page - tinnitus.org.uk/understandi... - has our guide to flying and T.

The prevailing opinion is that the only people who may actively need to be mindful about potential issues are folks whose tinnitus stems from eardrum perforations, and that would be more immediately connected to air pressure and how the ear responds to it in that scenario.

For the most part, people shouldn't have too many problems with flying. I hear lots of people concerned about the prospect of flying and few, if any, reports of issues with their flights causing T difficulties.

[EarHealth2024 in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

Thank you - I did check with my ENT doctor and he told me ‘ all fine’ just try to sit away from the engines. I’ll let the group know how I get on. I won’t let this tinnitus trap me

[bantams]

I find the engine noise helps to put my T in the background and never had any problems with my T when flying.

[EarHealth2024 in reply to bantams]

Thank you so much 💐

[Stubble]

I always wear noise cancelling headphones - it makes for a much more comfortable experience...