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What can be done for plugged ears aftter you fly on a airplane?
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See below: After the flight, if still plugged, you can see yor physician to see if you have a cerumen (wax) impaction, otherwise, time is the only cure if there is fluid behind the ear (other than perforation to release the fluid (myringotomy) which is rarely done today.
Answered 7/18/2013
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