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I live in high elevation and am dealing with a cold. my ears are plugged and open/close as i go higher then lower..pressure too any help? flying soon
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Oral decongestants: such as pseudoephendrine may help. For flying consider a decongestant nasal spray immediately before boarding and keep it handy during flight in case you develop an ear or sinus block during descent. Avoid using it more than 3 days in a row. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 3/5/2018
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