Join Date: May 2001
Location: Alexandria, Va. USA
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painful memories
This happens to me once in a great while. When it does it is very painful. I use a decongestant and begin working to keep up with the pressure changes about an hour before landing by swallowing. Perhaps newer planes like the B787 will manage the cabin pressure changes more gently.