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How can I reduce ear block

2026-02-02 15:06:55
Please suggest if a nasal spray is useful for a blocked ear while flying. I travel frequently and have vasomotor rhinitis. I get frequent nasal congestion.
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Yes.. you can use any oxymetazoline nasal drops five drops on both sides 15 mins before take off and landing. Also you can do Valsalva maneuver to relief ear block.

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Use chewing gum while on flight Also you can do valsalva Obviously steam is very helpful

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Yes you can use nasal spray and so valsalva

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Yes. Xylomist nose drops 2 drops before fly

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