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I'm a flight attendant. had worst possible pressure in my ears last 3 days of flying (2 legs/day) to the point it felt like my ears were going to bleed took sudafed and eased some pain on descent. should i continue sudafed + wrk tmrw or go to doctor ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Go to doctor: meanwhile continue Sudafed, unless hypertensive, use saline nasal washes and OTC steroid nasal spray, read the labels carefully, chew a gum on take off and landing if you have to fly, best wishes

Answered 12/4/2017

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A member asked:

I'm a flight attendant. had worst possible pressure in my ears last 3 days of flying (2 legs/day) to the point it felt like my ears were going to bleed took sudafed and eased some pain on descent. should i continue sudafed + wrk tmrw or go to doctor ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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