Nurse shares cup hack to stop plane earaches that people 'wished they knew earlier'
dailyrecord.co.ukSummer is on the horizon and Scots will be planning to jet off to sunnier spots for some much needed relaxation.But for many, flying can be an unpleasant experience, especially for those who suffer from in-flight earaches.
The pain is caused by the sudden change in pressure and can even put people off getting on a plane.There are many home remedies for the issue, like sucking on sweets, blowing your nose and listening to music to help alleviate pressure.
But one nurse has shared a more quirky but effective hack, after sufferers complained previous "cures" didn't work. Known as The Ear Nurse on social media, the specialist regularly shares advice for ear and sinus issues.
In a TikTok video, she revealed how to keep the pain at bay with two plastic cups and some paper towels.After the tip went viral, the expert decided to demonstrate it while on a flight, sharing the clip with her 83,000 followers.In the video that's garnered 65k likes, @the_ear_nurse began: "Earaches while flying sucks.
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