Massive ear pain in flights

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hi, I have been flying a lot lately and everytime while the flight starts to descend, i get massive pain in my left ear. It's very painful. I do everything to stop it. Drinking warm water, chewing gum or yawning. All these temporarily seem to work but eventually fail. Please help

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Eustachian tube catarrh

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Nasal decongestant and steam inhalation

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Eustachian tube blocked.

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indclav tab 625 mg 1 tab twice daily for 5 days. otrivin nasal drops. levocetirizine tab. steam inhalation.

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