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Here is why you should NEVER sleep when a plane is taking off or touching down

TNN | Last updated on - Sep 14, 2018, 18:46 IST

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Prefer sleeping on flights?

We all despise long flights. And so naturally we pack our cosiest of neck pillows to make the experience smooth. And if you do manage some elbow room, your top priority is to try spending most hours sleeping.

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Sleeping can be fatal

However, doing this could be very risky. According to a report in the medical journal, sleeping while taking off or landing can lead to serious damage to ears.

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Cabin air pressure

When a plane takes off or when it is landing, there is rapid change in air pressure. This change in cabin pressure can put excessive pressure on your eardrums.

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Ear damage

While sleeping, your body is not working on maintaining any uneven level of air pressure but is focused on relaxing your muscles. This can lead to ear infection, dizziness, nose bleed and even hearing loss in extreme cases.

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Stay wide awake

However, if you are wide awake, your body responds to the air pressure, and maintains equilibrium. Or even if you feel some discomfort in the ear, you can pop the pressure.

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Avoid sleeping during take off and landing

So next time you board a plane, pick up a book or watch movies on your tablet to avoid napping. (Image Courtesy:Shutterstock/Pixabay)

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User Prajapat

1732 days ago

Hello, this is prem kp4 years ago when I was 17. I eated almonds in quantity of 11-12 while cycling, after that day I got short breathing and one side blocked nose. I have seen many doctors (ent specialist) multiple times but no relief, till now I'm suffering from that problem, doctors says that you have no any disease this is because of allergy. but I have been suffocating every moment since that day. I spent on it two lacks rupees. I always yearn for breath.��Today I read this article and got that this is result of excess of almonds.If you have any treatment for this OR know any doctor please plZ let me.

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Here is why you should NEVER sleep when a plane is taking off or touching down

​Prefer sleeping on flights?

​Sleeping can be fatal

​Cabin air pressure

​Ear damage

​Stay wide awake

​Avoid sleeping during take off and landing