28 Home Remedies For Earache And Infection

6. Hard Candy

A sucking motion can help reduce pressure in your Eustachian tubes that may be causing your earache. This is why it is recommended to suck on a piece of hard candy or cough drop upon descent and landing during a plane ride, or other situations where there is a change in air pressure. Sucking activates the muscles in order to send air to your inner ears, making them pop. As with gum, this method is not recommended for younger children as it can be a choking hazard. For babies, the same concept applies when they are nursing. They should be encouraged to nurse often during flights.