Originally Posted by
joeypore
They gave me a Flonase prescription, so I am doing that as recommended. At this point, it is getting better, but I think I'm going to have to cancel my San Diego flight
I just don't want to take a chance in anything happening long term.
I will definitely try out the earplanes on my next flight and share the results. Normally I don't have a problem, it's just all this sinus crap that's been causing the problems.
Go to your own doctor and don't rely on CareNow. If I were you, I would want to know if I had a sinus infection. If bacterial, you'll be given antibiotics. If not, do you have allergies? There are ways to treat that as well. My guess is that the CareNow doctor thought allergies because of the Flonase.
In a pinch, if you have to fly, take a very long hot shower as close to flight time as possible, use saline nasal spray throughout the flight, and about an hour before you land, use afrin. In my experience, afrin has a rebound effect and requires more and more to be effective. I wouldn't use it regularly.
I'm not a Doctor so the only advice you should really take from me is to see your Doctor.