A. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is an oral decongestant that can open nasal passages. Since ear pain upon descent is related to changes in air pressure, it is not surprising that this medication could ...

A passenger aboard a plane found herself in immense pain as her ears began to pop amid the flight’s descent. Shelby Heiskell, a Kentucky mom and content creator who posts under the username ...

Dr. Scott Manthei of the Nevada Ear and Sinus Institute has been advising patients against taking drugs like Sudafed for congestion, instead recommending saline or xylitol nasal sprays. Manthei said ...