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Is It Safe To Travel By Flight With Blocked Ears?
Hi - I ruptured my eardrum and a blood clot formed behind it. I am due to fly next week, on the 20th day after it all happened. I have regainied most of my hearing, but my ear keeps blicking and unblocking. Is it safe to fly? Will my body have absorbed the blood clot already? If not, what are the risks of flying?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
I advise you not fly because the ear is not yet fully healed and if you fly, there is a high probability of recovery of the disease.
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