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How can I reduce ear block
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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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.. 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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Do steam inhalation twice daily
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Take consultation
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Yes. Xylomist nose drops 2 drops before fly
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