Excerpt about Inner ear - Inner Ear Disorders Message Board

Emsybobs · 08-12-2003, 03:22 AM

HI all, saw this and liked it.

The inner ears have to give equal impulses to the brain to give the perception of balance. If both engines of a twin engine airplane are running at 100%, they will keep the plane flying straight.

Imagine if suddenly one engine failed completely, the airplane would swing wildly! Similarly, if suddenly one inner ear organ is damaged, you feel extremely dizzy and feel as though you were spinning wildly.

This brings us to the concept of compensation. With compensation, the brain does a phenomenal job in readjusting for the problem. Likewise, the pilot, when faced with an engine flameout, works on maintaining flight with the rudder and steering wheel. Although it sure is nice to have two engines, the plane can run on one. Patients can also run on one inner ear.

Subs30 · 08-12-2003, 08:24 AM

Emsybobs

That's good---and so true---saved that one--Tks

Jen30 · 08-12-2003, 11:13 PM

Yep, as long as the pilot doesn't give up. Hang in there everyone!

scant5 · 08-13-2003, 04:53 PM

Jen:
That is so incredibly true. Yesterday I was totally out of control with my plane but Thank God my Co-pilots were there to straighten me out. How are you doing Jen? I know you're going through a rough patch, I hope that means your next patch is going to be even better than your last good patch.

all the best;
Kathy