It is best for people who have a runny nose to avoid flying as they are at significant risk of headaches or other unpleasant consequences. If the flight cannot be avoided, measures should be taken in advance to minimize threats.
As the otorhinolaryngologist Evgenia Larina told Vechernyaya Moskva, preparation should begin with choosing the right seat on the plane. “The best places are closer to the nose. At the beginning of the plane, the pressure on the nasopharynx and eardrums is much less, ”said the otorhinolaryngologist.
It is also important to ease breathing with a vasoconstrictor spray before takeoff. Ideally, you should visit an otorhinolaryngologist before your flight, who will help you choose the necessary medication.
You can suck on hard candy or chew gum during takeoff. This will help produce saliva, and frequent swallowing will smooth out the unpleasant effects of pressure in the ears, Larina said.
During the entire flight, people with a runny nose are advised to drink water in frequent small sips. This is useful not only for passengers with a stuffy nose, but also for all people on board, the doctor concluded.
Source: Rosbalt
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