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Have had pressure in my ear for about a week now, thought it'd be gone by now. but i've got to catch a flight today, and i was wondering is it a good idea to fly with ear pain/pressure?

Q: have had pressure in my ear for about a week now, thought it'd be gone by now. but i've got to catch a flight today, and i was wondering is it a good idea to fly with ear pain/pressure?

: Take a decongestant before you fly. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Take a decongestant before you fly. Good Luck

Answered 8/19/2021

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A member asked:

Have had pressure in my ear for about a week now, thought it'd be gone by now. but i've got to catch a flight today, and i was wondering is it a good idea to fly with ear pain/pressure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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