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A member asked:

Bunged up ear due to build up earwax, cannot syringe coz of prev. perforated eardrum. worried about altitude! want to ease before flying please advise?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See doctor : If your ear is blocked, it will be very uncomfortable to fly. You should have the cerumen removed before the flight.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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See an ENT doctor: Your perforated eardrum may have healed, and the doctor can extract the wax and check your ear and advise you about flying. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/5/2013

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: I would refrain from flying until ear drum has healed.

Answered 3/14/2013

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