How do you avoid airplane ear syndrome?
Airplane era occurs when there are rapid changes in altitude and air pressure. It happens when you fly with a cold, congested nose or throat or sinus infection. It can also occur when driving in the mountains or when scuba diving. It is a temporary condition with ear pain and hearing loss.
It would be wise to not travel if you have a cold or congestion. If you do have an allergy and have to fly, take your medicine before your flight.
Use an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray before take-off when flying.
Suck candy or chew gum during flight.
Yawning also activates the muscles that open your Eustachian tube.
Try clearing your ears by inhaling and then gently exhaling while holding your nostrils closed and keeping your mouth shut.
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These cause constrict blood vessels.

Stay healthy while traveling
Include workouts in your travel itinerary
"You can do a lot of shoulder shrugs and calf raises. Try walking on your toes around the room.
There is no gym at your hotel try squats, stationary lungs and crunches, which work out your arms and lower back. You can also do full body stretches. The best alternative is to carry your iPod and go for a jog." When you travel, the days can be long and last-minute client dinners can interfere with your evening work-out. Exercise in the morning helps ensure success.
Determine hoe you will exercise on your trip before you leave
Most hotels have gyms. Call ahead to determine the gym's hours and range of equipment, like exercise bands or a swimsuit if there's a pool.
Don't forget your sport shoes
When you travel for business, you would never think of leaving your laptop or cell phone behind. The same should hold true for your tennis shoes and workout gear. Just as your computer provides the tool you need for your work tennis shoes offer a wealth of exercise possibilities.
Don't be rigid when it comes to your fitness routine
When you travel, even the best-laid plans can be disrupted by flight delays, like traffic jams and scheduling changes. If you miss your 'scheduled' workout, a short routine is better than nothing. Consider doing sit-ups or yoga stretches in your room, or running up and down the stairs in the hotel a few times. Even 10 minutes of activity can make a difference. Make the most of your time by tailing a power walk around the airport. Again every little bit helps.
Pack healthy snacks
When you make a list of things to take on your trip, make sure to include fruits, nuts and dried apricots. Dried apricots are actually the best to carry as they release energy in the body over a period of time. Not only will the snacks tide you over until your next meal, they also will ensure that you don't mske frequent trips to the coffee shop for a pastry. And always carry water. Traveling dehydrates the body. Water satisfies hunger and helps you stay alert.
Have your way
Remember that restaurants are there to serve. If you can't finish your meal, take doggie bag. Also if you are required to attain cocktail parties, order a glass of water between each beverage. Whether you drink alcohol, colas, or coffee, water decreases the calories that you consume and counteracts the effects of alcohol and caffeine.
At the very least, try not to lose ground
If you know that you are going to eat more when you travel, make sure that you institute some type of daily exercise so that you balance the increase in calories with physical activity. While it may not be realistic to think that you will loose weight while traveling, you feel better if you maintain some healthy habits. While traveling for business offers some challenges to your exercise routine, a little creativity can go a long way to helping you stay fit at home and on the road.