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I have pain in my middle ear when flying, what should i do?
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Nasal spray: This is most likely from obstruction of the eustachean tubes and most noticeable during descent. You may consider using an afrin nasal spray before flying or before descent and see if this helps. Afrin should not be used for more than 5 days in a row.
Answered 10/24/2017
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