What disease prevents you from flying?

This includes those with cardiac failure, recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke, angina (chest pain) at rest, heart rate or rhythm disorders, uncontrolled arterial hypertension, severe anemia, sickle-cell anemia, acute mental disorders, epilepsy, and any serious or contagious diseases.



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Many other conditions could prevent an individual from flying. If you have a pre-existing condition like lung or heart disease, cancer or anemia, you'll want to consult your doctor for clearance it's okay to fly.

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Airlines have the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions that may worsen. If the crew believes a passenger may have serious consequences during the flight, the passenger can be stopped.

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Health experts warn it's best not to fly if you have any symptoms (and not just for selfless reasons). Not only do you risk getting the passengers around you ill, but the environment on board could make you feel even worse.

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With optimised care, patients can fly without any additional risk. Clinical and functional evaluation for fitness to fly and possible risk factors for in-flight hypoxaemia should be assessed in all COPD patients before flying.

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For people who suffer from COPD, flying can be a risk. The air pressure in a commercial airplane is different from the pressure on the ground, implying a decreased level of oxygen.

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Sometimes a note from your doctor may not be enough for certain airlines. To make sure you aren't delayed or unable to travel, check with the airline about specific requirements they have regarding health, mobility, oxygen, and medical devices. Most airlines provide medical clearance cards or forms on their websites.

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7 Tips for a Successful Medical Exam
  1. 1) Get a good night's sleep. Try to get eight hours the night before your exam so your blood pressure is as low as possible.
  2. 2) Avoid salty or fatty foods. ...
  3. 3) Avoid exercise. ...
  4. 4) Don't drink coffee or any caffeinated products. ...
  5. 5) Fast. ...
  6. 6) Drink water. ...
  7. 7) Know your meds.


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Airsickness is a specific form of motion sickness which is induced by air travel and is considered a normal response in healthy individuals. Airsickness occurs when the central nervous system receives conflicting messages from the body (including the inner ear, eyes and muscles) affecting balance and equilibrium.

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Bottom line: You're never too old to travel.

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