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September 13th, 2007, 19:33
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| Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati
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|  Eustation tube blockage?
Hello, I did a VFR XC flight this afternoon at 5,500ft. with a slight cold and now my left ear is completly blocked. Each fall I get either a cold and or allergy and would like to know if any over-the-counter medications are both approved by the FAA and effective. ...any remedy for the blocked ear? Thanks, Eric Last edited by ftyflyboy; September 13th, 2007 at 20:19. |
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September 13th, 2007, 20:56
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| Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,435
| Re: Eustaton tube blockage?
Over the counter medication includes Claritin (a non-sedating antihistamine) and Afrin. You can only use Afrin for 3-5 days. For the acute problem today, use the Afrin. |
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September 13th, 2007, 21:13
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA
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| Re: Eustaton tube blockage?
Afrin works wonders but don't over use it because it makes the situation worse!
__________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry. |
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September 13th, 2007, 22:03
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| Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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| Re: Eustaton tube blockage?
Agree ---- No More Than 5 Days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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