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While travelling by plane, I get severe ear pain. What precaution should I take as I have to travel for 20 hours by plane soon?
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Please take a chewing gum n sips of water while take off and landing
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It occurs mostly while decending down. Keep chewing gum with you. Before decending, try sips of hot water. 30 minutes before, use otrivin nasal spray in both the nose. Also, keep chew chewing gum while the plane is landing. Also do Valaslva frequently when you have ear pain.
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