Hoi! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions:

• What are the most common ENT issues you see among travelers?
• Why do ears hurt so much when flying--and what to do?
• What should I do if I have a cold when I need to fly?
• Dry air makes my nasal passages swell: What can I do?
• What's in your ENT travel kit?
• Nose hairs! Can they safely be trimmed?
• How can I deal with seasickness, vertigo, and Mal de Debarquement Syndrome?

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Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.