If you’re already experiencing sinus congestion, you might have trouble clearing your ears during the flight. If you can’t postpone your trip, use Afrin (oxymetazoline) nasal spray before ...

You may need a decongestant to reduce stuffiness and breathe easier if you have a cold or allergies. Decongestants come in oral tablets — like Sudafed or Mucinex — or nasal sprays like Afrin.