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Go see a doctor.
That said, I frequently end up with a lot of congestion in the form of post nasal drip, coughing, sinus and ear pressure after being sick (and sometimes for no reason at all it seems). My ritual: 1. Afrin nasal spray 2x per day for 3 days on, 3 days off for 2 weeks. 2. Mucinex DM 2x day for 2 weeks. 3. Usually paired with antibiotics 2x per day for 2 weeks as prescribed by my ENT. Steamy hot showers with a warm wash cloth over my face doesn't hurt either. If, after 2 weeks I still feel congested (usually not), rinse and repeat for 2 more weeks. Good luck. You'll be amazed how much better you feel once things start draining. |
After being sick you don't need antibiotics. Your ENT should have their head examined. Also, Musinex DM includes something to control couch which you're not having so it's overkill for you.
Originally Posted by pduck01
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Or get a netti pot
If you travel a lot, throwing a decongestant in your bag isn't a bad idea. Better to have and not need. It's a fine line in using something to clear up congestion. They can overdry your mucous membranes so you need to typically use less than the desired dose. It's idea if you play around with them before the flight. Essentially you want as little as possible to ease the congesion. |
Originally Posted by ou81two
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After being sick you don't need antibiotics. Your ENT should have their head examined. Also, Musinex DM includes something to control couch which you're not having so it's overkill for you.
Netti pots don't work on ears now do they? Really bad advice. If you travel a lot, throwing a decongestant in your bag isn't a bad idea. Better to have and not need. It's a fine line in using something to clear up congestion. They can overdry your mucous membranes so you need to typically use less than the desired dose. It's idea if you play around with them before the flight. Essentially you want as little as possible to ease the congesion. The reason why I'm on so Mucinex is because of a constant, dry, unproductive cough caused by a thick mucous that's not going anywhere. But thanks for the medical advice. Next time I have a bacterial sinus infection that ends up in me developing post nasal drip I'll tell my ENT to go have his head examined for prescribing antibiotics.:rolleyes::rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by geg1992
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Hi all,
I am due to fly in 11 days time. I currently have blocked ears, like when I swallow or open my mouth they crackle/crunch not sure how else to explain. I'm worried about flying as I have quite bad tinnitus already. Am I safe to fly? As I've heard people say never fly with blocked ears, but I've bought ear planes and I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to help? Are burst ear drums very common on flights? Thanks. Not worth the risk. |
Went to the ENT doctor for a similar issue a few years ago (fluid in ear, crackle sound). He prescribed an oral steroid and a nasal steroid (Flonase, which is now available OTC).
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It's best to consult a doctor before flying with blocked ears, especially if you have tinnitus. Burst eardrums can occur but are not common. Using earplanes and yawning/swallowing can help relieve pressure.
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