Flying with a swollen inner ear?

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Fluid behind your ear and flying?

Hello. I've been really congested in my head, and having small bouts of dizziness here and there for about a month. I also have some fluid behind my ears. Been going to a doctor trying to get rid of it and it hasn't helped much. But either way, I have a flight from RDU to Miami(2 hours) Friday and am really nervous. I've read that taking like Sudafed can help along with like chewing gum and yawning and such. But I've also read about these 'earplanes'. Do they work for people with fluid behind their...

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Flying with any type of congestion or fluid in the ear might cause an ear block, an extremely painful...

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Middle ear fluid - should I worry about flying?

I've been recovering from a horrible infection in my left ear. My doctor gave me a prescription for an antibiotic, which has cleared up the infection. However, I am still left with fluid in my ear. I have heard that it sometimes can take a month or two...

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I would make sure you have been prescribed the correct drops for a middle ear infection. Whilst your...

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Need Ear Plugs, Allergies/Sinus, and Flying Help?

I'm flying to Orlando on Monday and have been suffering with allergies/sinus my doctor just presribed me Singulair but suggested that I get some ear plugs. I wanted to know which ones are the best I saw the Ear Planes and some other silicone type that...

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I use Ear Planes and find that they really help. Also, you need to take a strong decongestant before...

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Has anyone ever used ear plugs for flying, due to the ear pressure pain?

I have severe ear pain during the take off and landing. I would like to purchase some ear plugs to use while flying...take off and landing...but I want to know if anyone has ever used them before. And how effective are they?

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That will obviously depend on the style and fit of the earplugs. I personally find them to be a great...

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Can your ear drum rupture while flying?

I'm flying from Buffalo, NY to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 20 days. I'm concerned that while flying, the air pressure will be really irregular and my ear drum would rupture. Is this possible? Also, does anyone know what the air pressure is in the airplane...

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No. The Air Pressure difference just isn't THAT great... Enjoy your Trip !

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Problems with Ear Clogging.After flying?

I am looking for a natural way to help me with my ear problem. I have been to medical doctor for this they recommend ear drops that do nothing to help me. I have had this before; I hate to fly now but I love to travel. It is annoying and effects my hearing...

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Get some Olbas Oil (menthol oil) and put a few drops (3 or 4 is enough) into a cup of boiling water...

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Are ear planes better than regular ear plugs to cope with pressure changes when flying?

I have heard conflicting reports on weather foam ear plugs or the "ear planes" work better in reducing pressure during take off and descent. I would really like to know which works best from people who have tried both.

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Where did you get the idea that wearing earplugs can somehow reduce the air pressure on your ear?  Do...

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Ear pain when flying?

Okay I have an issue.. usually i'm not scared of flying.. but then again i use to fly very short distances (500-700 miles) more recently i have been flying longer distances.. and my ears!!!!!!!!!! its not the popping pain that goes away with gum.. no...

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Did you have a cold? When you have a cold it MURDERS your ears with pain.

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Can a fear of flying be related to an ear problem?

I used to love flying, and did so all the time. Then one day, as I was doing a round the world, I started feeling uncomfortable for no reason on a short, smooth flight. Then the next flight I was a lot more sensitive to plane movements. And then ever...

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absolutely. that is john madden's problem.

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Prevention of Ear Pain during Flying?

I have alot of Ear Pain during flying and i have tried chewing gum to yawning and none of it seems to help? Is there any ear plugs or pills or anything i could take to relieve this pain? thankyou

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Try Ear Planes, available at CVS and other drug stores. I used to suffer and be unable to hear for days...

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