Just an added thought, when I first started flying I had constant earblocks during desent.
One so bad that my eardrum was filled with blood according to the USAF flight surgeoun.
It almost ended my flying life from the start.
They placed me on Amoxicillan for 2 weeks along with Actifed.
They claim Actifed is really good for opening the eustchstion tube.
Its also available over the counter.
Never had a problem after this.
Sent me back to the altittude chamber and passed with no problems, not even the slightest discomfort.
Had a bad cold a couple of years back and could not clear my ears, took Actifed again and was completely clear by morning.
You should not fly on this medication as it causes drowsiness.
If you can not do a simple valsalva and clear your ears dont force it.
Actifed should help.
Still prescibed by the USAF to this day.
For some reason this effects many of us and suddenly goes away after a few years of flying.
Not a doctor and you should consult your ENT.
But get a second opinion as it may effect
your job flying.
Dont take no as a final answer.
Last edited by Earl; 7th Jun 2005 at 20:30.