What are the complications associated with airplane ear?

What are the complications associated with airplane ear?

Complications from airplane ear are rare. Rarely, severe pressure in the ears may result in a perforated (ruptured) eardrum, which happens with sudden pain that goes away quickly. Usually a perforated eardrum will heal without medical attention after a few weeks. Call your doctor right away if you experience these symptoms that may occur with perforated eardrum:

• Hearing loss.
• Ringing in your ears.
• Discharge from your ears.
• Nausea from a spinning sensation (vertigo).