Wear custom earplugs
Not only do custom earplugs protect your ears from the loud noise, they may help reduce the external air pressure making the effects of altitude change on the ears less uncomfortable.
Bring your own snacks/food or shop at a grocery store
Tinnitus isn’t always triggered by dietary factors, but many common food items may cause tinnitus to spike for certain people. When you are flying it can be hard to maintain your dietary needs by relying on what’s available around you.
To help maintain your diet you can bring snacks; not everyone knows that you can bring food through airport security checkpoints. There are limits to this when travelling internationally. Laws vary by country, and you may not be able to bring specific fruits, plants, or vegetables into the location you are travelling to. Once you arrive at your destination, you can stop by a local grocery store or order grocery delivery to your resort to get other snacks and food items that meet your dietary needs.
Minimize the effects of jet lag
Jet lag doesn’t last long, but it may be stressful acclimatizing to a new time zone or place which may affect your tinnitus. Our bodies maintain an internal day/night cycle, called our circadian rhythm, which is interrupted when you are in a new time zone or there is a time change. Luckily, you can help minimize the effects of jet lag by gradually adjusting your schedule before you leave, getting plenty of rest before your trip or taking sleeping medication to reset your circadian rhythm (always talk to your doctor before trying any new supplement or medication).