as you know i have no way of looking at your eardrum over the internet to give you the "okay to fly". you would need to see a medical provider to make sure you do not have middle ear effusion (fluid) or an infection. you most likely have etd (eustachian tube dysfunction) so there are no quick fixes. the sudafed was a good try but short-acting nasal decongestants (like neosynephrine) may offer temporary relief if you do it before you fly assuming you can use this type of medication. many people will take ibuprofen before the flight for the anti-inflammatory benefits. most planes are well-pressurized so landing may be your problem. chew gum so you can frequently swallow and then hope for the best.
clogged ear from a cold. have tried decongestants to no avail. any suggestions? is it ok to fly like this? . i recently had a bad cold that lasted almost 2 weeks. all the symptoms have totally cleared except a bit of congestion remains and my right ear has been "clogged" for around 2-3 weeks now. there is no pain or discharge. the hearing is muffled and theres a feeling of fullness. i have two plane flights coming up in days. is it ok to fly with my ear like this? and is there anything anyone would suggest that would help? i have tried sudafed and a few home remedies to no avail. thanks!