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Question: Here is the scenario:
I had a bad cold/bacterial infection around Thanksgiving time. I went to urgent care in my area and was prescribed an anti-biotic for 10 days. I was getting better but still had the cough and phlem and was generally uncomfortable. So I went to see my Dr. a couple of weeks ago who prescribed another antibiotic for 6 days. I still have ears that become clogged periodically and an occassional coughing. My concern is that I will be flying to Ecuador in a couple of weeks and I do not want to fly with congestion. I have flown before with this problem and my ears have caused incredible pain and i do not know what to do next to allay the fears of traveling with this congestion. Can you help???
I had a bad cold/bacterial infection around Thanksgiving time. I went to urgent care in my area and was prescribed an anti-biotic for 10 days. I was getting better but still had the cough and phlem and was generally uncomfortable. So I went to see my Dr. a couple of weeks ago who prescribed another antibiotic for 6 days. I still have ears that become clogged periodically and an occassional coughing. My concern is that I will be flying to Ecuador in a couple of weeks and I do not want to fly with congestion. I have flown before with this problem and my ears have caused incredible pain and i do not know what to do next to allay the fears of traveling with this congestion. Can you help???
Brief Answer:
During flight use chew gum, decongestant nasal drops & swallow repeatedly.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory tract infection with allergy .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Steam Inhalation twice daily ,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily &
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night .
You will need prescription for above drug .
During flight i would advice , use chew gum & Decongestant nasal drops .
Also swallow fluid repeatedly & avoid sleep while flying mostly during ascends and descends .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
During flight use chew gum, decongestant nasal drops & swallow repeatedly.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory tract infection with allergy .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Steam Inhalation twice daily ,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily &
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night .
You will need prescription for above drug .
During flight i would advice , use chew gum & Decongestant nasal drops .
Also swallow fluid repeatedly & avoid sleep while flying mostly during ascends and descends .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you Dr. Karade,
So a follow up question to you would be, can you prescribe the medication to me?
I have an HMO physician who seems very hard to connect with and to see a specialist, I have to wait weeks for an authorization. Thus, my trip will in a couple of weeks.......
Can you help??
Thanks XXXX
XXX-XXX-XXXX
So a follow up question to you would be, can you prescribe the medication to me?
I have an HMO physician who seems very hard to connect with and to see a specialist, I have to wait weeks for an authorization. Thus, my trip will in a couple of weeks.......
Can you help??
Thanks XXXX
XXX-XXX-XXXX
Brief Answer:
Till then you can use Over-the-Counter tab Claritin at night .
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily like nose spray solspre ,
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night like Tab Xyzal M .
Presription on this forum is not valid in US .
Hence , you will need to see your doctor to get a prescription .
Till then you can use Over-the-Counter tab Claritin at night .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards.
Till then you can use Over-the-Counter tab Claritin at night .
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily like nose spray solspre ,
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night like Tab Xyzal M .
Presription on this forum is not valid in US .
Hence , you will need to see your doctor to get a prescription .
Till then you can use Over-the-Counter tab Claritin at night .
Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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