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Question: Ear pain. Have a cold and just got off a plane.. excruciating
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Brief Answer:
Ear Barotrauma.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is ear barotrauma after a flight, when you have a cold or the Eustachian Tube is blocked.
2. OTC nasal decongestant drops ( 0.1 % Xylometazoline ) and a painkiller should help for immediate relief.
3. After this an ENT examination, impedance audiometry, treatment for the cold and sometimes a Myringotomy may be required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Ear Barotrauma.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is ear barotrauma after a flight, when you have a cold or the Eustachian Tube is blocked.
2. OTC nasal decongestant drops ( 0.1 % Xylometazoline ) and a painkiller should help for immediate relief.
3. After this an ENT examination, impedance audiometry, treatment for the cold and sometimes a Myringotomy may be required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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