{"id":276321,"date":"2026-01-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/airplane-earplugs-this-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T09:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:02:05","slug":"airplane-earplugs-this-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/products\/airplane-earplugs-this-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Airplane Earplugs: This You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Flying is routine for many people, but for your ears it remains a strain. During ascending and descending, air pressure changes in a short period of time. Your ears have to adjust continuously, and that does not always go without a hitch. The result can be an oppressive feeling, dull hearing or even pain. <\/p>\n\n

Airplane earplugs are designed to support your ears in this process. They help make pressure changes more controlled while reducing background noise in the cabin. <\/p>\n\n

Why your ears get symptoms during rise and fall<\/h2>\n\n

The cause of ear problems lies in the rapid changes in pressure in the cabin. Normally, the Eustachian tube<\/a> balances pressure on both sides of the eardrum. <\/p>\n\n

During ascent, the pressure in the cabin drops. Air from the middle ear must then escape. This usually happens naturally, but may cause a slight oppressive sensation. <\/p>\n\n

During descent, the pressure actually increases. The middle ear must actively take in air to compensate for the difference in pressure. This takes more effort and is the reason why complaints are often stronger precisely when descending. <\/p>\n\n

When the pressure change is faster than your ear can keep up, stress is created on the eardrum.<\/p>\n\n

What are airplane earplugs?<\/h2>\n\n

Airplane earplugs are special earplugs with an integrated filter. That filter ensures that air and pressure are more gradually transmitted to the ear. <\/p>\n\n

They combine two functions:<\/p>\n\n