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How do you get the pain to stop when air is trapped in your tear duct?

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Tear duct pain: I would try over the counter pain meds, for example, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Also a warm compress to the area may be helpful. If these don't help, I would seek care with an ophthalmologist sooner than later.

Answered 12/17/2015

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