 [ Symptoms ] i was diagnosed with a ear infection on saturday and i was given course of antibiotics but i am due to go skiing on fri i am due to go skiing this friday as a school trip but i am worried that the altitudes could be a problem with my ear as i have had ear infections before and had to travel home from abroad i know how painful they are when flying but we are driving over to italy so i know that will not be a problem but i am worried about when i am skiing and as i am having very bad headaches along with the ear infections i am getting nervous about going should i go skiing or should i cancel the trip [ Disease ] you should consult the medical provider who examined you the one who knows that type of ear infection you have i am guessing a middle ear infection the severity and the type of antibiotics you are taking not all middle ear infections will be problematic after a few days but since i do not know the details of your case you need to get patient specific advice from someone who has examined you or have someone examine your ears just prior to your journey