Ear block after a flight

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I have been suffering from cold. I have taken a flight and my left ear is blocked even after 24hrs of flight. What is to be done. I have tried yawning, swallowing, blowing air multiple times but none seems to work.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold or during and after air travel. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days. You can use anti Histamine medicines for few days for faster recovery

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