Los angeles Quote by Ree Drummond
““Did you recently take a long flight?” I told her we’d flown from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, then from Los Angeles to Sydney. “Did you sleep a lot of that time?” she continued. “Pretty much the entire time,” I answered. My concern grew. Could it be something terrible and communicable? TB, perhaps? The flu? A terrible strain of airborne malaria? “What’s wrong, Doctor? Give it to me straight; I can take it.” “I believe what you have,” she said, “is an inner ear disturbance--most likely brought on by the long flight and the sleep.” An inner ear disturbance? How boring. How embarrassing. “What would sleeping a lot have to do with it?” I asked. As the daughter of a physician, I needed a little more data. She explained that since I hadn’t been awake much during the flight, I hadn’t yawned or naturally taken other steps to alleviate the ear popping that comes from a change in cabin pressure, and that my ears simply filled with fluid and were causing this current attack of vertigo. Fabulous , I thought. I’m a complete wimp. It was a real high point. “Is there anything she can do to make it better?” Marlboro Man asked, looking for a concrete solution. The doctor prescribed some decongestant and some antinausea medication, and I crawled out of her office in shame.””
About This Quote
Long flights can cause inner ear issues due to pressure changes and lack of yawning or swallowing, leading to fluid buildup and vertigo.
In simple terms: Pressure changes can cause ear fluid and vertigo.
Stay active during flights to equalize pressure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- air travel
- flight discomfort
- ear care
- medical consultation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple actions can prevent ear problems on flights?
- How can you recognize when to seek medical help?
Self‑diagnosis may overlook other causes; professional evaluation is key.