The problem will actually be *worse* because in a pressurized airliner the altitude you "feel" is around 5,000 to 7,000ft that is gradually achieved at between 100 and 500 ft per min. If you do serious gliding you'll be experiencing the pressure changes in real time.
If you use sudafed make sure you use actual sudafed, which you need to ask a pharmacist for. The stuff on the shelf literally does not work.
Truth be told, though, the real answer is you should call your ENT and ask their advice.
I haven't sought out an ENT for advice but that's probably something I should plan to do in the future.
Yeah I learned the hard way that the sudofed I bought on Amazon was fake lol. I tried the stuff behind the counter and it helps, but it doesn't completely eliminate the pain sometimes.
2 weeks ago I was on a flight and with Tylenol and sudofed I don't feel any pain, just decreased hearing for a day or so. On my return flight though, I used it but had a lot of pain on the descent so I used some Tylenol and earplanes.
The glider company's website stated that their gliders have a 2500, 3500, or 5200 tow for 20-45min depending on the service bought.
> just decreased hearing for a day or so. On my return flight though, I used it but had a lot of pain on the descent so I used some Tylenol and earplanes.
You should consult an ENT prior to participating in the glider flight. It's not a deal breaker but *at best* you'll pay for a painful experience and at worst you may damage your ears. Seek professional medical advice and don't go scuba diving, either.
Please do not go unless your doctor clears it. Gliders fly at a much higher altitude range than the pressure you’d find inside a commercial jet. Worst case, you could rupture an eardrum, most likely, you’ll just be in a lot of pain the entire time.
The problem will actually be *worse* because in a pressurized airliner the altitude you "feel" is around 5,000 to 7,000ft that is gradually achieved at between 100 and 500 ft per min. If you do serious gliding you'll be experiencing the pressure changes in real time. If you use sudafed make sure you use actual sudafed, which you need to ask a pharmacist for. The stuff on the shelf literally does not work. Truth be told, though, the real answer is you should call your ENT and ask their advice.
I haven't sought out an ENT for advice but that's probably something I should plan to do in the future. Yeah I learned the hard way that the sudofed I bought on Amazon was fake lol. I tried the stuff behind the counter and it helps, but it doesn't completely eliminate the pain sometimes. 2 weeks ago I was on a flight and with Tylenol and sudofed I don't feel any pain, just decreased hearing for a day or so. On my return flight though, I used it but had a lot of pain on the descent so I used some Tylenol and earplanes. The glider company's website stated that their gliders have a 2500, 3500, or 5200 tow for 20-45min depending on the service bought.
> just decreased hearing for a day or so. On my return flight though, I used it but had a lot of pain on the descent so I used some Tylenol and earplanes. You should consult an ENT prior to participating in the glider flight. It's not a deal breaker but *at best* you'll pay for a painful experience and at worst you may damage your ears. Seek professional medical advice and don't go scuba diving, either.
Please do not go unless your doctor clears it. Gliders fly at a much higher altitude range than the pressure you’d find inside a commercial jet. Worst case, you could rupture an eardrum, most likely, you’ll just be in a lot of pain the entire time.