Flying with ear infection

[drross]

Survived the flight with virtually no pain at all. Not sure if it was the Ear Planes or the constant chewing of gum (gross). My infected ear IS very blocked now I've landed but the flight was far worse back from Melb on Thurs. I've ruptured both ear drums before so I didn't really want a repeat of that experience.

BoyZeus now to procure some olive oil from the hotel kitchen without them looking strangely at me...

Thank you all for your tips and advice!

Princess you sound like you need to see an ENT given you've had so much ear trouble in the past

 

[drross]

Personally, I would ground myself if I have only a common cold, but if I must fly, I would take a pseudoephedrine tablet about 30min before descent. It's not magic, but it helps for me, although your results may vary. To help relieve pain as well, the Panadol cold & flu combines paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride into 1 tablet.

While these are over-the-counter drugs, you should, of course, consult your doctor/physician before considering taking them.

Works for me too. But in qld need a script if you buy them regularly. A one off OTC will require you showing your drivers license etc .. Trying to combat the naughty people that use the pseudo ephedrine to cook up meth.

 

[PrincessK]

Princess you sound like you need to see an ENT given you've had so much ear trouble in the past

I fear you may be right drross...have been back in Oz for a week and still have blocked ears, on and off. Off to dr again Sat am!

 

[drross]

I fear you may be right drross...have been back in Oz for a week and still have blocked ears, on and off. Off to dr again Sat am!

Usually an adult will have a middle ear effusion for 6-8 weeks post blockage. If you're flying again soon ask your doctor about seeing an ENT for a myringotomy (google it). Antibiotics are a waste of time and money and will probably just give you thrush. Be forceful and ask to be referred to an ENT.

 

[PrincessK]

Will do, thanks for the advice drross!

 

[PrincessK]

Sure it wasn't more than just an ear infection???

brian - YouTube

Only just saw this Gold Member That explains all my other symptoms then!!!!

 

[drross]

Sure it wasn't more than just an ear infection???

brian - YouTube

how do people find such appropriate videos??

 

[PrincessK]

how do people find such appropriate videos??

I wondered that myself! Images of Gold Member doing random YouTube searches based on AFF threads!