New Delhi, May 3 -- Feeling pressure or pain inside your ears may be a sign of an ear infection. But if you have to catch a flight soon, you may wonder if flying with an ear infection is a smart move or not. Will antibiotics help to ease the pain? Is it better to wait for the infection to clear up, and then catch a flight? These questions may pop up if your ears don't feel too good before travelling. Irrespective of the health status, experiencing ear pain or discomfort due to pressure changes while flying is pretty common. So, imagine flying with pain in your ears due to the infection!

What is ear barotrauma or an airplane ear?

Ear barotrauma, also referred to as airplane ear, occurs when there is an abrupt shift in air pressure, parti...