Airplane Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips

Sometimes, when you're flying on a plane and it's taking off or landing, you might get a sudden, sharp headache.

This is called an airplane headache.

It happens because the air pressure inside the plane changes quickly.

This pressure change can affect your sinuses, causing pain in your forehead or around your eyes.

The good news is, the pain usually goes away shortly after the plane levels off or lands.

To help prevent it, you can try using a decongestant or staying hydrated.

If it happens a lot, talk to a doctor.