This is the case of a patient with total ulcerative colitis on. long-term treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine. and development of Listeria meningitis. Diagnosis was con-. firmed with cerebrospinal fluid culture. The patient respond-. ed favorably to specific treatment with a combination of an-. tibiotics.
1 Up to one in three airline passengers suffers ear discomfort, pain, or even temporary hearing loss on takeoff or landing. 2  Rapid changes in air pressure cause the air pocket inside the middle ear to expand during takeoff and contract during descent, stretching the eardrum.
Use a nasal saline spray several times a day, or hold a warm, moist washcloth to your face. This can ease the pressure and pain. Humidifiers will also help keep your sinuses from drying out. Or you can sit in the bathroom with a hot shower running for 15 minutes to curb pain. Check the medicine cabinet. Try an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen, to ease an earache.