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A female asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant, i plan to travel by airplane in 4 days and i have infected sinuses. i've suffered from sinus pain on airplanes before. help?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Don't go by plane: If your infected sinuses are untreated it is easier to acquire an ear infection when flying in that condition. See a MD before you contemplate flying anywhere soon.
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