Is Flight Travelling Safe When Diagnosed With Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

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Question : Is It safe to fly when you have Eustachian Tube dysfunction & labrionthitis? Started on Sep. 3rd, been on prednisone, meclizine. Vibrations in ear are not as bad as in the beginning but right ear still does not feel normal.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Air journey not advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam

Considering your age and clinical issue of labyrinthitis and ET dysfunction (partially resolved), it's very important to avoid air journey until complete recovery, as this may worsen during the flight journey.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee