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I used to, and to some degree, still have this problem...
I use Flonase and Sudafed also, and it helps a little but the biggest aids that I have learned from experience:
(1) Begin equalizing AS SOON as you start descending, and do it often, but be careful not to blow too hard or frequently as this could irritate your tubes and get them to swell up
(2) Dive alot... the more I dive the easier it becomes to equalize, and after about 2-3 short dives im usually set... it also makes you more comfortable in the water, which helps alot. Almost impossible to equalize if your sucking air or nervous.
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