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Beat the Weather Blues: Migraine Relief with Pressure-Equalizing Earplugs

  • Writer: Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
    Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
  • Jun 17
  • 2 min read


Weather Rx earplugs are designed to help you avoid discomfort and pain caused by changes in air pressure. This can happen when flying, scuba diving, driving through mountains, or even with shifts in the weather. The earplugs have a small vent that equalizes the pressure inside your ear and the outside environment, reducing the feeling of pressure buildup or popping that can lead to migraines.


Here's how Weather Rx earplugs work:

  1. Pressure Equalization: The vent or filter in the earplugs allows air to pass through, helping to balance the pressure between your ear and the outside environment. This helps prevent the discomfort that can trigger a migraine.

  2. Comfortable Fit: The earplugs create a gentle seal in your ear, blocking out loud noises while still letting you hear important sounds, like announcements on a plane.

  3. Custom Fit: Many earplugs are made to fit your ear perfectly, ensuring maximum comfort and effectiveness.

  4. Soft, Reusable Materials: Made from soft, flexible materials, these earplugs are easy to wear for long periods and can be reused many times.


Weather Rx also offers an app to make it even easier to manage your migraines:

  1. User Input: You enter health info like allergies, asthma, or migraines into the app. You can also share your location.

  2. Data Collection: The app gathers weather data and compares it with your health information, helping to predict when certain weather changes might affect your migraines.

  3. Personalized Forecast: You’ll get a personalized forecast that tells you which weather conditions could cause a migraine, like barometric pressure changes.

  4. Notifications: The app will remind you to use the earplugs when it predicts weather changes that could trigger a migraine.


Pro Tip: Since every migraine sufferer is different, some people find it helpful to insert their earplugs a few hours before a weather change, while others put them in right before. Keep a migraine diary to figure out what works best for you!

With Weather Rx, you can manage your migraines by using personalized weather forecasts and pressure-equalizing earplugs to reduce discomfort and pain.


The physical and occupational therapists are hear to help you live your best life with migraines. Call our office at 315-810-2423 or email us at info@brainbodybetter.com with questions. 

 
 
 
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