Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
The one thing that I find does help is the occasional use of a Vicks or Olbas inhaler, particularly in the mornings.
^
I find that inhaling Olbas oil [few drops on a tissue] during take off and descent/landing really helps [along with the usual chewing and popping your ears].
Many years ago I was on a flight where we landed really fast and I had a terrible cold - ended with me not being able to hear anything for about 8 hours. Ever since then, if I don't do the above, it gets painful [e.g. if I'm asleep during descent].