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Can vertigo get worse on an airplane?

Vertigo Episodes During and After a Plane Ride It often worsens with movement, causing significant discomfort to travel BPPV patients during a turbulent plane ride.



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Dealing with vertigo while flying can be tough, but it is possible. Sometimes, travelling on a plane can be very stressful, and if you're stressed, your vertigo may get worse. If you get very anxious whilst flying then you should take steps to manage this stress to manage your symptoms the best you can.

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In HC-BPPV patients, turning one's head or body to either side in the supine position provokes vertigo, which usually lasts for several minutes.

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Choose a seat between the plane's wings or closer to the front of the airplane, where the ride tends to be more stable. Avoid sitting in the back of the plane.

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Since travelling by plane can be very uncomfortable when you have an ear infection, it is best to avoid flying whenever you are feeling ill. It is especially important if the ear infection is making it harder to clear your ears as this means you are more likely to experience problems.

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