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I have a cold and i was flying. on landing, my ears had a sharp and now i can't hear and there is still some pain. it sounds like water behind eardrum?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Barotrauma: Barotrauma from eustachian tube dysfunction from cold and changes in air pressure when flying. A few tips: chew gum, inhale, and then gently exhale while holding the nostrils closed and the mouth shut; suck on candy, yawn. If no relief, try antihistamines and decongestants by mouth. If still no relief, see ENT doc.

Answered 7/21/2016

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A member asked:

I have a cold and i was flying. on landing, my ears had a sharp and now i can't hear and there is still some pain. it sounds like water behind eardrum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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