I have a head cold but I have to fly tomorrow?

Question

Hi all. I have had a nasty head cold for the past few days (nasal congestion, clogged sinuses, headaches...the works) And tomorrow morning my Mom and I are flying out to NYC for a labor day vacation. Now I KNOW that the cabin pressure change + my existing pressure problems in my head are going to be h**l. Does anyone have any advice so that my head pains aren't too bad?

Answer 1

do not fly! my brother had sinus problems and we flew, and on the decent half of his head felt like it would explode, he's 18 but was crying, screming, and thrashing around in pain.

not good start to holiday :|

Answer 2

Well that stinks.  Tylenol or Ibuprofen always seems to work for headaches and seems to lessen the pain for really severe ones.

I suggest you also take a stick of gum and chew if your ears start to notice pressure differential.