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Post by eversograceful1 on Sept 30, 2018 22:48:27 GMT
I have a ton of fluid behind the membrane in my right ear. I’m taking an antibiotic for sinus infection, Zyrtec, Sudafed, and Flonase. But...I have to fly tomorrow and I know it’s going to hurt badly. Does anyone have any suggestions for lessening the pain during take off and landing?
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Post by elaine on Sept 30, 2018 22:54:14 GMT
Chew gum during take-off and landing.
Good luck!
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Post by frenchie on Sept 30, 2018 22:59:22 GMT
About 45 minutes to an hour before landing, take a sudafed.
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Post by paigepea on Sept 30, 2018 23:06:42 GMT
I did this in July. My dr cleared me for travel. I took a decongestant and an allergy pill 1 hr before flight and I was fine.
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Post by SharonScraps on Sept 30, 2018 23:25:09 GMT
I took a short flight for work with a terrible cold, many years ago. I was completely deaf when i arrived at my destination. Needless to say, this lasted for about 3 days. The corporate nurse said that if i had known, ice cubes in a cup, then putting the cup (open side) over my ears during the flight probably would have helped. (Too late!)
FYI, if other options aren’t working for you.
Good luck!
Sharon
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Post by dewryce on Sept 30, 2018 23:28:22 GMT
I do not envy you, my experience with this resulted in some of the worst pain in my life. What does your doctor suggest? Also, I read somewhere about some plugs that might help balance the pressure? An ENT office might be able to lead you in the right direction.
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Post by eversograceful1 on Sept 30, 2018 23:34:40 GMT
I took a short flight for work with a terrible cold, many years ago. I was completely deaf when i arrived at my destination. Needless to say, this lasted for about 3 days. The corporate nurse said that if i had known, ice cubes in a cup, then putting the cup (open side) over my ears during the flight probably would have helped. (Too late!) FYI, if other options aren’t working for you. Good luck! Sharon I wonder if this would work in general...like now while I’m sitting on the couch. ETA: words |
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Post by eversograceful1 on Sept 30, 2018 23:36:16 GMT
I do not envy you, my experience with this resulted in some of the worst pain in my life. What does your doctor suggest? Also, I read somewhere about some plugs that might help balance the pressure? An ENT office might be able to lead you in the right direction. I went to urgent care and didn’t mention flying 😫 I didn’t think it would last this long. I might look into the earplugs though. If it’s not better when I get home I’ll be going to my PCP. |
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Post by dewryce on Sept 30, 2018 23:41:14 GMT
I do not envy you, my experience with this resulted in some of the worst pain in my life. What does your doctor suggest? Also, I read somewhere about some plugs that might help balance the pressure? An ENT office might be able to lead you in the right direction. I went to urgent care and didn’t mention flying 😫 I didn’t think it would last this long. I might look into the earplugs though. If it’s not better when I get home I’ll be going to my PCP. Is there any way to speak to them right when they open before you fly? Or, call the nurse line for your insurance? A 24-hr urgent care or maybe even a pharmacist? I would do absolutely everything in my power to avoid that pain again. The plugs weren't normal ear plugs but specially made for this situation I believe. Good luck, I hope you find a solution! |
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Post by eversograceful1 on Oct 1, 2018 1:08:22 GMT
I went to urgent care and didn’t mention flying 😫 I didn’t think it would last this long. I might look into the earplugs though. If it’s not better when I get home I’ll be going to my PCP. Is there any way to speak to them right when they open before you fly? Or, call the nurse line for your insurance? A 24-hr urgent care or maybe even a pharmacist? I would do absolutely everything in my power to avoid that pain again. The plugs weren't normal ear plugs but specially made for this situation I believe. Good luck, I hope you find a solution! These?  |
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Post by dewryce on Oct 1, 2018 1:32:25 GMT
eversograceful1 Yes, that was the brand! I was trying to remember but couldn't. I'd get those and still make the call about which type of meds to take (those that drain or those that dry) and when.
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Post by birukitty on Oct 1, 2018 2:03:26 GMT
I had a sinus infection when I fly to Poland, from Poland to Germany and from Germany to home last year. I thought for sure I was going to have to cancel that trip but my ENT told me a method he uses when he flies and it worked! He's also had a sinus infection for over a year and had been putting off surgery.
Here's what you do-get a pack of Earplanes ear plugs. If you have small ears (if you have trouble finding ear buds that fit, if you always choose the smallest in a pack of 3) I would also buy the Child's size of Earplanes. I ended up fitting in the Child sized Earplanes because of my small ears. Also get a spray bottle of Afrin Original Nasal Spray and Decongestant. Put the earplugs in when you are on the flight as soon as your board. Use the Afrin when you are in your seat. Once you are up in the air and you get to cruising altitude you can take the earplugs out.
Keep a close watch on the time or hopefully you will have a screen in front of you that will show the flight path (or is that just on international flights) and the time before landing? What you need to do is put the earplugs back in before the plane starts going lower in altitude when it is going to land. You can also do a spray of Afrin in each nostril again. Be really careful to have the earplugs in before the plane goes down in altitude. If you don't have a screen you can ask a flight attendant what time the plane will start going lower in altitude for landing-make sure to tell him/her you have a sinus infection. They will understand.
When I flew from Boston to home (Annapolis, MD) I didn't have this information and when the plane lowered it's altitude for landing I was in agony. We also hovered there for awhile so some other planes could land-it was so bad. But with the Earplanes and the Afrin I didn't feel anything.
I hope this works for you too.
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Post by eversograceful1 on Oct 1, 2018 22:14:48 GMT
I had a sinus infection when I fly to Poland, from Poland to Germany and from Germany to home last year. I thought for sure I was going to have to cancel that trip but my ENT told me a method he uses when he flies and it worked! He's also had a sinus infection for over a year and had been putting off surgery. Here's what you do-get a pack of Earplanes ear plugs. If you have small ears (if you have trouble finding ear buds that fit, if you always choose the smallest in a pack of 3) I would also buy the Child's size of Earplanes. I ended up fitting in the Child sized Earplanes because of my small ears. Also get a spray bottle of Afrin Original Nasal Spray and Decongestant. Put the earplugs in when you are on the flight as soon as your board. Use the Afrin when you are in your seat. Once you are up in the air and you get to cruising altitude you can take the earplugs out. Keep a close watch on the time or hopefully you will have a screen in front of you that will show the flight path (or is that just on international flights) and the time before landing? What you need to do is put the earplugs back in before the plane starts going lower in altitude when it is going to land. You can also do a spray of Afrin in each nostril again. Be really careful to have the earplugs in before the plane goes down in altitude. If you don't have a screen you can ask a flight attendant what time the plane will start going lower in altitude for landing-make sure to tell him/her you have a sinus infection. They will understand. When I flew from Boston to home (Annapolis, MD) I didn't have this information and when the plane lowered it's altitude for landing I was in agony. We also hovered there for awhile so some other planes could land-it was so bad. But with the Earplanes and the Afrin I didn't feel anything. I hope this works for you too. IT WORKED! Thank you so much. In fact, I can hear out of my right ear so it’s even better than I expected. |
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Post by birukitty on Oct 4, 2018 1:35:24 GMT
I had a sinus infection when I fly to Poland, from Poland to Germany and from Germany to home last year. I thought for sure I was going to have to cancel that trip but my ENT told me a method he uses when he flies and it worked! He's also had a sinus infection for over a year and had been putting off surgery. Here's what you do-get a pack of Earplanes ear plugs. If you have small ears (if you have trouble finding ear buds that fit, if you always choose the smallest in a pack of 3) I would also buy the Child's size of Earplanes. I ended up fitting in the Child sized Earplanes because of my small ears. Also get a spray bottle of Afrin Original Nasal Spray and Decongestant. Put the earplugs in when you are on the flight as soon as your board. Use the Afrin when you are in your seat. Once you are up in the air and you get to cruising altitude you can take the earplugs out. Keep a close watch on the time or hopefully you will have a screen in front of you that will show the flight path (or is that just on international flights) and the time before landing? What you need to do is put the earplugs back in before the plane starts going lower in altitude when it is going to land. You can also do a spray of Afrin in each nostril again. Be really careful to have the earplugs in before the plane goes down in altitude. If you don't have a screen you can ask a flight attendant what time the plane will start going lower in altitude for landing-make sure to tell him/her you have a sinus infection. They will understand. When I flew from Boston to home (Annapolis, MD) I didn't have this information and when the plane lowered it's altitude for landing I was in agony. We also hovered there for awhile so some other planes could land-it was so bad. But with the Earplanes and the Afrin I didn't feel anything. I hope this works for you too. IT WORKED! Thank you so much. In fact, I can hear out of my right ear so it’s even better than I expected. I am so happy to read this. I'm so glad it worked for you and that you are able to hear out of your right ear. Fantastic! |
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Post by mcscrapper on Oct 4, 2018 16:42:14 GMT
Afrin and an oral decongestant and you should be good to go.
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