Ear invection,travel,high altitude

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I have a plugged ear with possible infection. A lot of pain. I also have a hiatal hernia with complications that cause heart palpitations. Is it safe for me to travel by car to Denver Colorado? I'm speaking of the altitude.

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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, high altitudes and air travel. You can travel with precautions such as frequent swallowing, valsalva maneuver and decongestant nasal drops

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