Flying if you have had a burst eardrum

[Maryeagle12]

My sister had an eardrum that burst on her over a year ago. She is wanting to fly across the country. Is this OK for her to do? Will she experience pain in that ear? Is this advisable?

Thanks

[glenngould]

woops i posted in the wrong post, sorry

[glenngould]

Thanks for the reply. i appreciate it. I still have inner ear pain, accompanied with itching on and off, sometimes in Eustachian tube. I dont think it is ruptured eardrum ,as there has been no drainage att all on my pillows, and when i yawn and lightly blow, my eardrums expand out with the increase in pressure... wouldnt this not happen if there was a hole? Thanks again

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

With a perforated eardrum, she can fly safely. She may face less issues with atmospheric pressure changes as the middle ear cavity is open to the pressures. However, if she has undergo surgery to repair the eardrum (tympanoplasty), she may have to consult her surgeon regarding air travel.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.