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Having Ear Problem. Specifically Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. What Can Be Done To Minimize The Pain?
I'm planning on flying from MN to FL in a couple months, and I have had ear problems for the last few years. Specifically eustachian tube dysfunction. I haven't really been on a plane since, and I'm wondering what I can do to minimize the pain that comes with this, and will this cause motion sickness. Also, if I took Dramamine as a precaution would this be bad for me at all? (As far as I know I'm not one who is prone to motion sickness.)
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Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Namasthe
Chew chewing gum during flight it will definitely help.
Take care
Regards
Greetings of the day
Namasthe
Chew chewing gum during flight it will definitely help.
Take care
Regards
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hello,
i would prefer to take some NSAIDs Analgesics to prevent the current pain. and then need to consult ENT doctor for proper management.
i would prefer to take some NSAIDs Analgesics to prevent the current pain. and then need to consult ENT doctor for proper management.
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it can be sinus
as post nasal drip of mucus from sinuses fallback in throat and mucus enters middle ear through tubes causing ear problems
there is excessive mucus secretions in sinuses
get xray pns wates view and consult ent doctor to comletely treat it
for time use anti allergic tab
neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drops at night each nose to clear the nasopharynx and eustachian tubes to get minimum discomfort
as post nasal drip of mucus from sinuses fallback in throat and mucus enters middle ear through tubes causing ear problems
there is excessive mucus secretions in sinuses
get xray pns wates view and consult ent doctor to comletely treat it
for time use anti allergic tab
neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drops at night each nose to clear the nasopharynx and eustachian tubes to get minimum discomfort
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