Air Travel: Medical Tips - Asian Journal News
At such an altitude, free air in ... certain medical conditions. Most people with adequately treated chronic illnesses, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart conditions that are not severe, can safely tolerate flying, even international flights.... At such an altitude, free air in the body cavities tends to expand by about 25% and may aggravate certain medical conditions. Most people with adequately treated chronic illnesses, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart conditions that are not severe, can safely tolerate flying, even international flights.Oral medications are available for travelers to minimize or prevent motion-, sea-, or air sickness. ... The night before the trip, have a quiet evening, and avoid alcohol and spicy foods, including the morning of the air travel. Wear loose and comfortable clothing for air travel. During flight, eat light and minimize drinking alcoholic beverages, avoid excessive coffee and tea, but ingest about a glass (8 oz) of water for every two hours of the trip to prevent dehydration and its side effects.If nausea occurs, recline your seat, close your eyes, try to relax, and keep your head motionless. If it persists, antiemetic (anti-nausea/vomiting) medication may be needed. Some flights have this drug available on board.Welcome aboard, and enjoy your flight. Please fasten your seatbelt. ... The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff. ... Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, medical missionary, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United Network-USA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States.