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Posted by Kthab on January 28, 2001 at 17:46:36:In Reply to: Ear Pressure posted by Ralph on January 28, 2001 at 16:41:23:
Occassionally I have gotten pressure in my ear from using C-PAP. It feels like the same pressure ache I get when I scuba dive and don't clear my ears correctly going down. That always means I have to go back up a few feet and clear or equalize the pressure. But if the eustachian tube (the little tube in your ear that allows pressure in your inner ear to equal the pressure outside) is blocked, the pressure can't be equalized, thus you get an earache and can't dive to boot. One thing I take when I dive that really helps is Sudafed (or the generic pseudoephedrine hydroclhloride). Divers use it because it doesn't make you drowsy. I've found it to be helpful when I start having ear pressure due to C-PAP. I think just about any decongestant would do, but if you have high blood pressure, you should ask your doctor about decongestants.
- Re: Ear Pressure addy 17:58 1/28/01 (0)
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