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Around 3 weeks ago, was traveling by flight and had cold. During flight descent, experienced pressure problem in right ear. Started paining severely, took pain killers over next 2 days. Pain subsided but pressure has not normalised since then. Trying to blow out or suck in hard after pinching my nose, but no success.

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you might have suffered from barotrauma to ear due to sudden changes in atmospheric pressure during decent. which will lead to collection fluid and sometimes blood in your middle ear. usually this con ...  Read More

I had a flight , after which the problem started and my right ear had a pressure which is not neutralising.

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You seem to be suffering from otitic barotrauma which commonly occurs because of air travel. Pressure variations in high altitudes causes dysfunction of the eustachian tube and results in collection o ...  Read More

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I have got an ear blockage due to cold may be while i was traveling by flight due to pressure it started paining . I have a flight tonight and have got ear pain. Plz suggest something urgently

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Mam do valsalva ear exercise it give you relief Or do continue yawning it may help you a lot . ( valsalva you can see on youtube how to do it ) And if not feeling well then consult to an ENT doctor ...  Read More

I have been having ear pressures since my flight 2 days ago, i have experienced this before and it was also because of my colds.

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You might be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold or air travel. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days. You can use anti Histamine medi ...  Read More

I have a flight journey in few days from USA to India. I am afraid of pressure level problem in ears and ears are popped as the hearing probelms exists. When i was coming tavelling to USA I faced this problem and contacted the pharmacy in airport. They suggested one medicine called FENFEDRIN and asked me take the tablet for every 6 hours in fl

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You don't need anything but rest. So my suggestion would be to get some rest and a good night sleep and you will feel better in a day or two. Consult a ...  Read More

I have unbearable pain in ear while in flight mostly during takeoff and landing. What should I do. Please suggest.

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Please stay awake during ascent and descent and chew chewing gum. Don't fly during an URTI ( upper respiratory tract infection). You may use decongestant nasal drops and tab paracetamol, if you have ...  Read More

Any suggestions for prevent ear pain during flight is this any serious problem?? How to control it. Ear hurts very badly .

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This is known as Eustachian Catarrh While in flight esp during descending it happens ...  Read More

Feel pressure in ear(experience which happens in flight) due to which hearing is affected. Sometimes it feels suddenly all pressure is gone and for few minutes hearing again becomes normal. Regards

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As per your description you might have eustachian tube dysfunction..steam inhalation.. valsalva manouvre.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

Faced low to moderate level ear pain continuously while traveling by flight. I was traveling first time by flight. I am under medication for rhinitis allergy ( throat infection). Is it safe for me to travel by flight? If yes, what precautions should I take to avoid ear pain in flight? Thanks for your response in advance.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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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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 ...  Read More

Hello doctor Is it safe to travel with a 2 month old baby for a two hour flight?? What if they don't want to drink milk during takeoff n landing?? Does this affect their ear?? Do help plz And when to use a stroller for kids??

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A two hour flight is usually fine for a healthy two month old once your paediatrician has cleared the usual newborn check-ups. The ear discomfort during takeoff and landing comes from pressure change. ...  Read More

I feel pressure in my right ear sometimes that comes and goes, it is not painful but I am concerned. I have no other symptoms Plz advice

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Ent consultation ...  Read More

My cousin has severe Tinnitus issue, she gets up during midnight due to ear block and air pressure creation in ear. She has post meal sugar level of 200-250

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Severe tinnitus with a sensation of ear blockage/pressure requires ENT evaluation to identify the underlying cause. Ear examination and hearing assessment PTA and tympanometry) are advised. Her post-m ...  Read More

My cold has been persisting for the last eight days. I have a runny nose, nasal blockage, cough, and frequent coughing. I also have a mild headache at the back of my head. For the past three days, I’ve been experiencing ear pressure, a blocked feeling in the ear, and a crackling or popping sound in the ear when I yawn or when I eat. What could be c

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Otrivin habit for a long time might be responsible for your current symptoms. You can switch to some steroid nasal spray which will give you relief. Also try saline nose drops for now . Continue the a ...  Read More

Hi doctor , I am traveling by airplane tomorrow and feel pain in my ears while landing and take off, please suggest some medicine before take off to avoid the pain .

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You can chew a chewing gum or have frequent small sips of water. That will help equalise the air pressure and relieve the pain. For anything else, Kindly take an instant consultation or contact me at ...  Read More

Hi doc, Please suggest some ear drop for my 3months old baby so that she does not suffer from ear pain during flight. Warm Regards.

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Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

My husband 38 has been complaining about ear pressure for the last 6 months, initially it occurred from a throat infection, he has consulted at least 4-5 ENT doctors, all of them prescribed antibiotics and anti allergy and nasal spray fluticason, in last 6 months , he has taken antibiotics, after taking antibiotics he got some relief but after few

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Please discuss in detail regarding symptoms..we need to rule out whether ear symptoms are due to nose or not..elaborative history is reuired ...  Read More

I have been feeling ear pressure for the last 4 months, have visited ENT doctors differently, I have completed a course of antibiotics many times in the last 4 months , presently, from 8 nov to 22 nov I was talking cefuroxime 500 mg bd for 5 days Clarithromycin 250 mg for 15 days I observed after finishing the course of antibiotics ear pressure p

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From the last 2.5 months, I have been feeling ear pressure in both ears , I have consulted 2-3 ENT , from the last 2 months I have taken antibiotics,nsaid,nasal spray and steam inhalation, after taking medicine ear pain relieved but reoccurring again , redness puffiness below eyes , What should I do , any test

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U need to get nasal endoscopy and CT PNS and puretone and impedance audiometry tests ...  Read More

I'm traveling with my 4 month via flight. What are the precautions to be taken for ear pressure? Kindly reply?

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Not to feed while take off or landing Less preferably while in air Feed properly before or after flight ...  Read More

My LO will be traveling from flight.. she is 9 months old.. what all precautions to take to prevent ear blockage.. please help

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Greetings kindly feed the child while take off and landing ...  Read More

My Mother aged 58 years is having high pressure and currently she is not well and having giddiness please help

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- [ ] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have pressure in ears always and my right jaw has a click sound when I open my mouth . Nowadays I feel dizzy and light headed . There is no pain or headache . Is it because of vit deficiency or something else ... please advise

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This could be the beginning of raised inner ear pressure (endolymphatic hydrops) Few tests are needed to evaluate. ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,Left side ear pressure ,wired feeling in head ,left side temple an nkse pressure ,there is no dizzy feeling but i feel anxious , pls tell me why ?? don't ask me to consult , last week i paid 570 an there was no reply for my msg an till now no response ...Thank you

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

If TMJ disorder is causing increased pressure in the ear or a sense of clogged ears, can an ENT Specialist give me some relief from the ear issues? Even if it is arising from TMJ, can the ENT specialist prescribe me treatment to manage the ear pressure and clogged ears?

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TMJ won’t cause it ...  Read More

I have TMJ disorder and jaw popping. I also have ringing and crackling sound in ear along with ear pressure and feeling of fullness in the ear. I would like to know, if the feeling of fullness in ear and crackling in ear is caused by TMJ only, then can an ENT doctor help me to alleviate the pressure and reduce the crackling sound, even if to provid

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You need to know TMJ problem and sounds in ear are related to each other or separate issues.If separate get proper evaluation by ENT ...  Read More

I had severe cold & throat infection it has mostly cleared. I am feeling pressure in left ear there is no liquid discharge or pain. Only a little impact on hearing. Will this clear up natully?

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Tab sinarest Tab cepodem Both twice a day ...  Read More

Sir/ Ma'am, feeling left ear pressure and blocked sometimes since 1month almost. Sometimes ear pain also. I have vocal nodule history previously. When I speak loudly feel throat pain. How to get rid from this problem ( ear pressure specially)

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Ear pressure and blockage can be due to multiple reasons. Better to get assessed by nearby ENT to treat according to cause. For vocal issues, avoid voice abuse. Use microphone if your occupation requ ...  Read More

Hi doctor ,i'm feeling fullness an pressure in both the ears ,an head is feeling heavy an tight an feeling dizzy type ..why i'm feeling this ,i don't have cold an cough ..thanks

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Any recent history of air travel or sudden accent or decent from hilly area. Dizziness nd ear pressure r related since inner ear is responsible for equilibrium maintenance. ...  Read More

Can I take my 3 months old in a flight? Will there be any problem? Sometimes adults complain of ear pain and vomiting in a flight, so I am concerned that is it safe for a 3 months old?

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As per AAP guidelines, it is safe for a healthy newborn to take for flight after 7days of life. Ask the airline that you want to carry feeding liquid for the baby if you are not breast feeding. Plan f ...  Read More

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