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Does the pilot of an airplane control cabin pressure when decending? |
Travel Info I had some ear damage that hasn't cleared up in over five months and knew exactly when it happened as the plane landed. Other plane trips didn't do this. It has lessened my ability to hear in the right ear, I can't taste or smell like normal either. I need to fly in the next year, but I don't want to risk more damage either. I did not have allergies or congestion at that time either. Travel Tips Normal cabins are pressurised automatically to something like 8 thousand feet above sea level (depends on the plane and airline). If you were landing at the time you were probably below 8 thousand feet and the system can't really give much more pressure than that. It was probably an expidited descent which meant your options are either smack a plane mid air or take the steep dive. Please consult a doctor, preferably an Aviation Medical Examiner before your flight. You can locate them most easily by calling your local airport or flight school. They will be able to tell you if the damage done can be fixed or will be made worse on our next flight. I have known people who have flown with congestion and have done serious damage to their sinuses, get yourself checked. Others yes the pilots do control the pressure and you can complain if it is not comfortable. Do meet a doctor before you board next. One miracle i found against ear problems is to NOT use cotton in ears. Instead, keep them open and make a muscular movement like a yawn such that your jaw bone is completely stretched. Then close mouth. you will find relief as soon as you close your mouth. Repeat as often as required during landing. Also try chewing gum as the plane is taking off or landing, this has worked for my daughter. I am one of the "lucky" few, I have holes in my eardrums from surgeries so I have no problems with cabin pressure. I travel also.I do not have this.Can you take the train? I did one thing about train it has a bar and a restraint.I wound not fly!! yes but u may try other methods like chewing gum or swallowing and yawning frequently Cabin pressure is automatically reduced as the plane decends. It can also be manually controlled but with the newer aircraft and the sophistication of systems now, cabinpressure is done by computer and usually doesn't "dump" unless there is a need to rid the plane of the remaining cabin pressure. Like another poster mentioned, consult an ear, nose and throat doctor.... |
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