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Suggest Treatment For Blocked Ears After A Flight

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Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015
Question: I travelled by flight this morning. I had cold for past two days. Post the flight travel one of my ears in blocked. I tried various methods like yawning but the block is not released. Please suggest a remedy for this
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ear barotrauma. Ear examination. Medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. This is ear barotrauma which Is common after a flight during a cold.

2. If you consult an ENT Specialist, the ear drum can be examined. An Impedance Audiometry will show the middle ear pressures.

3. Medication consists of anti allergic decongestants, anti inflammatory medication and steam inhalation.

4. If you cannot get examined immediately, use OTC Nasal decongestant drops ( 0.1 % Xylometazoline ) can be used (3-4 drops in the affected side of the nose) twice a day. Plain Steam inhalation will help.

5. Very high negative ear pressures or fluid in the middle ear may require a Myringotomy.

I hope that I have answered your query.If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Blocked Ears After A Flight

Brief Answer: Ear barotrauma. Ear examination. Medication. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. This is ear barotrauma which Is common after a flight during a cold. 2. If you consult an ENT Specialist, the ear drum can be examined. An Impedance Audiometry will show the middle ear pressures. 3. Medication consists of anti allergic decongestants, anti inflammatory medication and steam inhalation. 4. If you cannot get examined immediately, use OTC Nasal decongestant drops ( 0.1 % Xylometazoline ) can be used (3-4 drops in the affected side of the nose) twice a day. Plain Steam inhalation will help. 5. Very high negative ear pressures or fluid in the middle ear may require a Myringotomy. I hope that I have answered your query.If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.