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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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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.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 1/10/2016

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