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spike74 Jul 15, 2005 7:43 am

Sinus Problems & Flying, Not Pressure
 
My wife tends to get a sinus infection after flying. She doesn't have inner ear/sinus pressure problems. What would you recommend?

AX9465 Jul 15, 2005 8:00 am


Originally Posted by spike74
My wife tends to get a sinus infection after flying. She doesn't have inner ear/sinus pressure problems. What would you recommend?

I'd recommend to ask your doctor...
I usually have some sort of nazal drops and use them every 2 hours or so.
AX

TRRed Jul 15, 2005 10:22 pm

Ditto on AX's Dr recommendation.

In my experience, sinus infections often follow nasal congestion, so I try to keep clear even if it means saline mist, Afrin, or another decongestant, many of the same recommendations for inner ear pressure.

LarryJ Jul 16, 2005 12:55 pm


Originally Posted by spike74
My wife tends to get a sinus infection after flying. She doesn't have inner ear/sinus pressure problems. What would you recommend?

Perhaps it is the very dry air in the aircraft cabin that is causing her problem. Try drinking lots of water and using a saline nose spray before and during the flight.

SMART51 Jul 16, 2005 7:49 pm

Afrin and Halls Euchalyptus are a great combination
Also Sharper Image has this item you hang around your neck which act like a humidifier excellent for long trips.
Good luck


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