Thanks Christine! They didn't mention the tubes this time. I did HBOT 3 years ago, and had no problem equalizing my ears by swallowing, probably from all the swimming, diving I dd, but who knows now. I have a collection of DVD's to watch, but have to remember to bring "G" rated movies. I brought Gladiator once, and not sure it was up to my fellow HBOT roommate's taste in the 2nd bed during the gory scenes lol.