What is the best decongestant before flying?

About 30 minutes before the flight use a nasal spray (such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine). 3. If you have allergies and are having symptoms, an antihistamine should be taken.



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1. About one hour before expected descent, take a decongestant (such as Sudafed- 12hr). 2. About 30 minutes before the flight use a nasal spray (such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine).

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With a doctor's approval, adults can take a decongestant. “If it's a short flight, take it [the decongestant] before leaving,” House says. If it's a long flight, eight hours or so, you might take it an hour or so before the scheduled landing.

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A second intervention is topical Afrin nasal spray. Afrin is sold over the counter and contains Oxymetazoline, a chemical which causes blood vessels to constrict and will ultimately reduce swelling to help keep your sinuses and Eustachian tubes open.

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In a recent study of adults with a history of recurrent ear pain associated with air travel, the administration of oral pseudoephedrine 30 minutes before flight departure significantly reduced the occurrence of ear pain during the flight.

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About 30 minutes before the flight use a nasal spray (such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine). 3. If you have allergies and are having symptoms, an antihistamine should be taken.

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Breathing in the steam from a hot drink or drinking 5-10 cups of water will help restore the moisture in your nose and will relieve the symptoms of a blocked nose. Mints and menthol chewing gum can also help relieve your blocked nose. Use a nasal spray which contains a decongestant half an hour before flying.

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Q: Are there allergy medications that I can take and still fly? Yes, there are a number of non-sedating antihistamines available. These include loratadine (Claritin®), desloratadine (Clarinex®), and fexofenadine (Allegra®).

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A Doctor Gives 4 Tips for Flying With a Sinus Infection
  1. Topical Decongestants. Topical decongestants such as nasal steroid sprays can help relieve congestion almost immediately, and are available over the counter at any pharmacy. ...
  2. Systemic Decongestants. ...
  3. Gum, Snacks, and Beverages. ...
  4. Antibiotics (Sometimes)


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