Aerospace Medicine Specialist Questions Ear pain

What medicine can I take to prevent ear pain during a flight?

I have a cold and I am worried I will end up with ear pain during my long plane flight. What medicine can I take to prevent ear pain while flying?

2 Answers

Ear plugs, nasal decongestants, or oral decongestants.
Set up from eardrum perforation, ear pain. Could use oxymetozoline nasal spray. No alcohol on flight. Turn off the air blower.