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A member asked:
I'm currently on drops and antibiotics for an ear infection. canal was inflamed but ear drum looked ok. i am flying on friday. still feel pressure?
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It happens: If the pressure is from your middle ear, it is unrelated to the outer ear infection.The Eustachian tube when narrowed can trap air in this chamber and yawning can sometimes equalize it. If the pressure you feel is related to the pain, Ibuprofen or similar product may help. Flying might affect Eustachian tube pressure but not that from pain.
Answered 9/30/2016
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