Ear Popped After: Flight

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To prevent the post-flight “pop” from becoming a chronic issue: ear popped after flight

| Feature | Normal Delayed Equalization | Patulous ET (PET) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1–12 hours after landing | Immediately after landing & persists | | Sensation | Single loud pop; relief | Multiple soft clicks/popping with breathing | | Autophony | No | Yes (hears own voice echoing, breath sounds) | | Lying down | No change | Symptoms stop (venous congestion closes the tube) | | Risk factor | URI, sinusitis, jet lag | Rapid weight loss, dehydration, GERD | Here are a few ways to expand on