when do i give my toddler decongestant to avoid ear infection on a plane ride?


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The most common route for an ear infection to take hold is through water settling into the ear.

A decongestant may be be recommended for alleviating the pain children (and a lot of adults) feel with the pressure fluctuations associated with flying.

However, there are other measures to prevent this pain (such as vented earplugs e.g. 'Earplanes').

Using a decongestant on your toddler to reduce the chance of an ear infection should only be done with the recommendation of your family doctor, or an ENT doctor.


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