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Flying this wknd and my ears always have trouble if i don't chew a lot of gum. but now i have tmj and doc said no gum! any other ways to save my ears?
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Afrin (oxymetazoline): Afrin nasal spray if not medically contraindicated will clear your sinuses and save you the discomfort of the pressure change. You may want another dose just before landing if it's a very long flight.
Answered 10/17/2015
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Hard Candy: Suck on a hard candy just before take-off and during descent. If you fly frequently and have issues with pressure, consider placing small pressure equalization tubes.
Answered 10/16/2015
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Decongestant: Either spray or oral decongestant
Answered 10/17/2015
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