Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 53, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 1992 — Page 2

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 1, 1992

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EARS, ALTITUDE AND AIRPLANE TRAVEL

What causes blocked ears and Eustachian tubes? The Eustachian tube cam be blocked, or obstructed, for a variety of reasons. When that occurs, the middle ear pressure cannot be equalized. The air already there absorbs and a vacuum occurs, sucking the eardrum inward. Such an eardrum cannot vibrate naturally, so hearing sounds are muffled or blocked. Also, the stretching of the eardrum can be painful. If the tube remains blocked for a period of time, fluid (like blood serum) will seep into the air from the membranes in an attempt to fill up the ear to overcome the vacuum. This is called “fluid in the ear,” serious otitis or aero-otitis. The most common cause for a blocked Eustachian lube is the common "cold.” Sinus infections and nasal allergies (hayfever, etc.) are also frequently causes. This is because the membranes that line the Eustachian tube are similar to and continuous with nasal membranes. Consequently, a stuffy nose leads to stuffy ears because the swollen membranes block the opening of the Eustachian tube. Another cause of blocked Eustachian tubes is infection of the middle ear which creates swollen membranes. Children are especially vulnerable to blockages as their Eustachian tubes are narrower than in adults. How can air travel cause problems? Air travel is sometimes associated with rapid changes in air pressure. To maintain comfort, the Eustachian tube must function properly, that is, open frequently and

widely enough to equalized the changes in pressure. This is especially true when the airplane is coming down for a landing, going from low atmospheric pressure down closer to earth where the air pressure is higher. . Actually, any situation in which rapid altitude or pressure changes occur creates the problem. You may have experienced it when riding in elevators of tall buildings or when diving to the bottom of a swimming pool. Deep sea divers are taught how to equalize their ear pressures; so are pilots. You can learn the tricks too. How do you unblock your ears? The act of swallowing activates the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. You swallow more often when you chew gum or let mints melt in your mouth. These are good practices, especially just before and during decent, because you may not be swallowing often enough! to keep up with the pressure changes. (The flight attendant will be happy to awaken you just before descent.) If yawning and swallowing are not effective, the most forceful way to unblock your ears is as follows: (1) Pinch your nostrils shut. (2) Take a mouthful of air. (3) Using your cheek and throat muscles, force the air into the back of your nose as if you were trying to blow your thumb and fingers off your nostrils. When you hear a loud pop in your ears, you have succeeded. You may have to repeal this several times Babies cannot intentionally pop their ears, but may do so if they are sucking on a bottle or pacifier. Feed your baby, and do not allow him to sleep during descent.

1991... Cont. from pg. 1 ping 103 of 150 possible points. Wa-Nee band students offered their patrons a winter fest of musical selections, while individual band members of all ages were earning contest awards, and the North Wood Jazz Lab and Dawning Generation presented its annual “Soundsations” concert. Lorraine Plank, 52, was found murdered in her home, and her son, Roderick Nettrour was later arrested for the crime. Tri Kappa Sorority honored freshman students for scholastic achievements during their first semester of high school; women’s volleyball players honored their top three-Sun Spot, Tiara and MBC Video; and Nappanee Noon Kiwanis honored Todd Beer, on his return from Desert Storm. Chiphone and the Rotary Club each sponsored Easter egg hunts for the kids; the North Vigj§d Drama Club presented “Kiss tfleKate” for music lovers, and the Missionary Church Sanctuary Choir offered its annual “Festival of Praise,” under the direction of Don Rohrer. North Wood academic teams, both varsity and JV, earned firsts at the

Switching affiliation

Merle Holden is pleased to announce that he has switched his insurance agency affiliation to the Nationwide Group of Companies effective December 16. Founded in 1935 Nationwide is licensed in all 50 states plus Canada, District of Columbia, Vtrgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Germany. Nationwide is one of only 11 insurance companies in the United States to receive the highest possible rating from the three primary industry analysts and rating services: A.M. Best, Standard, and Poors and Moody’s.

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CHRISTOPHER J. PEERS, M.D. Disease & Surgery of the FACE-EARS-NOSE-SINUSES-THROAT 1001 N. Main St. 101 Marilyn Ave. Nappanee Goshen 773-4151 534-1461 Written by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., Washington, D.C.

Tri-State, Angola, contest, and in NLC competition. In sports, the eighth grade girls’ basketball team closed an outstanding season at 12-0, earning the conference title; Trevor Andrews earned All-NLC honors in wrestling, and MVP sports awards were firesented to Stess Templeton, chcereadcr; Heather Smith, basketball; Please turn to pg. 3

“When I decided to switch companies I wanted a company that was a household name, strong financially with good support services, good rates and top notch claim service,” Holden stated. “Nationwide provided all of this. Their “Blue Ribbon Claims Service” is the very best I have seen. All claims arc settled by local company claims representatives.” Since 1973 the Holden Insurance Agency has been located at 13774 N. SR 19, Nappanee. They now have a second location, 237 W. Edison Road, Suite 110, Mishawaka, 46545, (219)255-1333), which is open Monday through Friday, 9a.m.-5:30p.m.. An open house will be announced in the near future and Merle Holden invites all to stop by and sec the new office and learn about Nationwide services.

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New facilities Nappanee EMS and Police Departments are proud to show off: their brand spanking-new facilities, located across from city hall, on: W. Lincoln St. From top to bottom: front of new police department; clerk’s office in remodeled city hall building; water utility offices (former police facilities); police exercise room, and worfien’s jail cell in new building. More photos page one. (AN photos by Sheri Bradway)