EarPlanes

Cirrus Healthcare’s EarPlanes relieve airplane passengers’ ear discomfort during takeoff and landing. The earplugs use a special ceramic filter to slowly acclimate the inner ear to pressure changes.

It is recommended each pair be used for only one round trip (two flights), then discarded. Available at Walgreens, K-Mart and Target and through the Magellan’s catalog (800/962-4943, www.magellans.com), adult-size EarPlanes cost $11.85 for two pairs or $49.85 for 10 pairs plus shipping; the children’s size costs $11.85 for two pairs.