About 30 Hours of Flying Coming Up — What Precautions Should I Take with Tinnitus & Hyperacusis?

[JohnAdams]

the point is I dont want you scammed. Think rational!

If you're talking about minbo shim maybe we should take this to that thread.

 

[Bam]

If you're talking about minbo shim maybe we should take this to that thread.

Sorry John i thought you might be taking your flirtation with Nimbo to the next level but if you're just taking a vacation my bad.

 

[Fally]

Ah. I just bought those because they were the most expensive and most comfortable available at Bunnings. They didn't have an X5A.

I have the same ones you do from Bunnings. I went in looking for the X5A but i dont think they have been released here. But Bill is right man do they make you feel like your head is in a vice. I wore then shopping in the city the other day came home and bad TMJ and a headache from wearing them but id rather that then the alternative.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Where would you go if you were me?

Tasmania.

 

[Apocalypse77]

I'm about to take a huge trip which there and back is about 30 hours. I have HF tinnitus and HF hyperacusis.

From my experience I would recommend using earmuffs. I have noise cancelling headphones but they did not give as good protection as the earmuffs.

 

[Karl28]

I think sitting In the front is the most quiet

 

[Johan_L]

Maybe these? Decent Passive and Active Noise Cancelling

http://www.noisebuster.net/product/PA4000.html

 

[Bill Bauer]

From my experience I would recommend using earmuffs. I have noise cancelling headphones but they did not give as good protection as the earmuffs.

I have had the opposite experience. I tried both, and the noise cancelling headphones seemed to definitely provide more protection than my X5A muffs. I guess it depends on a plane.

 

[Tinker Bell]

I have had the opposite experience. I tried both, and the noise cancelling headphones seemed to definitely provide more protection than my X5A muffs. I guess it depends on a plane.

I found the same as you. Prefer NC headphones when I fly.

 

[dares2love]

Hi there! I am fairly new to tinnitus and new to the board. I will be flying soon and would love the advice any of you can offer.

Brief summary of my t: ENT is looking into allergies as cause; hearing test was in normal range. High pitched tinging is constant but fluctuates daily and dominant in left ear. I am hyper-sensitive to scertain sounds and also have daily intermittent pulse swooshes that last several seconds. Light straining can cause cottony sound in left ear. Long drives, even in our nice Lexus, aggregate the t for a few hours after so I'm concerned about my first flight with tinnitus....

I will be flying from Texas to California on 23rd. I have Bose sound cancelling earbuds as well as the standard foam orange earplugs. I wonder if I need to make a quick purchase to be safe on the plane. I want to avoid the tight hard-clamping style of ear protection as I have a large head that is sensitive to pressure. Will my orange foam plugs suffice? Is the earbud style sound cancelling set a bad option that can cause or worsen t? Thank you in advance for your experienced insight!

 

[Bill Bauer]

Will my orange foam plugs suffice?

It is still pretty loud when you wear earplugs alone. Bose 25 noise cancelling headphones over earplugs ought to work well. You don't want to wear active noise cancelling headphones/buds, as some people had reported getting tinnitus after doing so.

Long drives, even in our nice Lexus,

Bose 25 work great at cancelling noise of a car on a highway.

 

[JohnAdams]

It is still pretty loud when you wear earplugs alone. Bose 25 noise cancelling headphones over earplugs ought to work well. You don't want to wear active noise cancelling headphones/buds, as some people had reported getting tinnitus after doing so.

What about earplugs and headphones that are off?

 

[Bill Bauer]

headphones that are off?

When Bose 25 headphones are off, they don't provide any protection.

 

[Gman]

If it's an newer airbus, a low nc setting might be enough. That high setting pressure sensation isn't pleasant.

Boeing's are just noisy junk.

 

[Bill Bauer]

That high setting pressure sensation isn't pleasant.

Wear earplugs underneath the headphones.

 

[Gman]

Wear earplugs underneath.

I have before. Earplanes and foam ones. But I think new airbus cabin noise is so low that double protection is a bit over the top, well depending on the flight duration.

 

[Bill Bauer]

But I think new airbus cabin noise is so low that double protection is a bit over the top

I agree that it gets unbelievably quiet in there.

 

[Gman]

I agree that it gets unbelievably quiet in there.

Yeah then you're alone listening to your T, which sucks.

 

[85dB T]

I think sitting In the front is the most quiet

Agree. If you book early enough there may be some seats in coach which are forward of the turbines. Seats which are adjacent to the fan blades aren't good regarding sound. Behind is not just noisy but also bumpy. (check out Seat Guru .com)

I have Peltor muffs, four pair. Both large and slim versions for indoor use and the same for outdoor use.

Elvex® Quattro™ Reusable Earplugs I also have used for years.

 

[Daniel Lion]

hi John Adams, just had a 1 hour flight to Bangkok, an 8 hour flight to Dubai, then a 14 hour flight to Boston. It was not fun. First if you have the money fly buisness class, your in front of the engines, you can relax. I flew economy, ....not fun. Second, have ear protection, ear plugs, muffs etc. and consider drugs......Drugs that will sedate you. Stretching frequently, lots of water, vitimin c packets you can add to water, books, morphine , and copious amounts of opiates if available.joke..not really... can you have a doctor get you a small script of Valium. It may help.....best of luck, safe journey. Let us know how you hold up. Short flights no worries. Long flights are more challenging, ......bring protection and you will be fine. I did it twice recently, Se Asia to Boston and back. I survived and i am certain you will too. Don't worry, you will be fine. Ear plugs should be fine, with a back up, headphones or ear muffs if you get stressed. Listening to T is better than H pain. Cheers

 

[JohnAdams]

hi John Adams, just had a 1 hour flight to Bangkok, an 8 hour flight to Dubai, then a 14 hour flight to Boston. It was not fun. First if you have the money fly buisness class, your in front of the engines, you can relax. I flew economy, ....not fun. Second, have ear protection, ear plugs, muffs etc. and consider drugs......Drugs that will sedate you. Stretching frequently, lots of water, vitimin c packets you can add to water, books, morphine , and copious amounts of opiates if available.joke..not really... can you have a doctor get you a small script of Valium. It may help.....best of luck, safe journey. Let us know how you hold up. Short flights no worries. Long flights are more challenging, ......bring protection and you will be fine. I did it twice recently, Se Asia to Boston and back. I survived and i am certain you will too. Don't worry, you will be fine. Ear plugs should be fine, with a back up, headphones or ear muffs if you get stressed. Listening to T is better than H pain. Cheers

I'm not really into drugs like that. I will just have to deal with it.

 

[85dB T]

I'm not really into drugs like that. I will just have to deal with it.

Don't drink any alcohol, drink plenty of water (recirculated cabin air will dry you out). Request vegetarian meals or an all fruit meal option. Buy a neck pillow and eye mask, board the plane exhausted, ready to catch up on your sleep. Sometimes long flights provide a kit: over socks, eye mask, facial spray, face cloth, tooth brush & paste, ear plugs, mouth wash.... Don't eat a lot unless you don't mind the small cramped public Jiffy John. Then there's jet lag... but you're a young buck so piece of cake.

Also check seating chart, try to get a bulkhead seat in coach or an exit row seat for more leg room. (You can change your seat right up to boarding, sometimes cancellations open up a good seat.) Also an isle seat will allow more room to stretch your legs. Which reminds me, walk the isle once in a while to avoid deep vein thrombosis. I think that's what it's called, basically avoid restricting your circulation.

 

[Daniel Lion]

Not into drugs as well.you will be fine

 

[Daniel Lion]

Was trying th be humorous, funny,....I am sorry. If you have money , splash out for a comfortable seat, ...less stress , comfort, will help you. If you can't do that earplugs if the noise hurts, lots of water and vitamin C. I think you will be fine, I managed and have T and H. Don't worry, deep breathing exercises. Have a safe journey, let us now how you managed, and peace.

 

[Apocalypse77]

I have had the opposite experience. I tried both, and the noise cancelling headphones seemed to definitely provide more protection than my X5A muffs. I guess it depends on a plane.

I flew with the pretty new Airbus A330-300. When I used earplugs and earmuffs I could not hear the plane's noises, it was so relaxing.

 

[JohnAdams]

I flew with the pretty new Airbus A330-300. When I used earplugs and earmuffs I could not hear the plane's noises, it was so relaxing.

that's a big plane

 

[Deamon22]

@JohnAdams What did you end up using during the flight? And during take off? I also have a flight in three weeks.

 

[JohnAdams]

@JohnAdams What did you end up using during the flight? And during take off? I also have a flight in three weeks.

Just foam earplugs. They were fine. Airbus jets are pretty quiet. I rode on the A-350.

 

[JohnAdams]

I kinda figured this post was a dead giveaway that I was flying to Korea.

 

[Deamon22]

Just foam earplugs. They were fine. Airbus jets are pretty quiet. I rode on the A-350.

Also earplugs during takeoff? I am quite scared since some people say that can cause problems. I will probably fly with smaller Boeing, since it is just 2-3 hours.