What people should avoid flying?

if you suffer from or have had:
  • angina or chest pain at rest.
  • an infectious disease (e.g. chickenpox, flu), including COVID-19.
  • decompression sickness after diving (sometimes called 'the bends')
  • increased pressure in the brain (due to bleeding, injury or infection)
  • infection of your ears or sinuses.
  • recent heart attack.




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  • Coffee. Airplanes already dry up your body to begin with, so combined with the dehydrating properties in caffeine, you could easily develop a headache or become nauseous.
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  • Spicy Food.


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Medical and Health Conditions You Should Not Fly With. Let's look at some of the medical issues and physical ailments that can prevent you from flying. Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions come first. These include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension (high blood pressure), and heart disease.

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There isn't any legally imposed limit as far as we're aware, but a high blood pressure must be controlled with medication before you travel for your safety. For example, blood pressure is considered high if over 140/90mmHg, so if your blood pressure is consistently above this value then it is important to reduce it.

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The higher you are in the sky, the less oxygen your body will carry, and less oxygen means higher blood pressure. If you typically have a regular blood pressure or even a low blood pressure, this increase will likely have no effect on you.

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Air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots in the veins of the legs, which can then enter the bloodstream and block an artery in the lungs, a condition called pulmonary embolism. In some cases, the opening can allow the blood clot to enter the arteries of the brain, causing a stroke.

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Whilst people with arrhythmia are generally safe to fly, it is crucial to discuss your travel plans with your GP before you book. Those living with heart conditions may have an increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on a flight, so taking steps to reduce this risk could be critical.

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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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Although there are many reasons why you should only drink bottled water while in the air, Anton Radchenko said the main reason is that in-flight tap water systems are rarely cleaned.” He said: “So, when you ask for a glass of tap water, hot chocolate, or a cuppa, you're potentially drinking from dirty pipes.

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10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Flying
  • Fried Food. Ethan Calabrese. ...
  • Red Meat. Courtesy of Ethan Calabrese. ...
  • Coffee. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Apples. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Carbonated Drinks.


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So what's creating such horrid air travel vibes? One possibility is that there are more travelers now than in 2019, but fewer commercial aircraft are flying, meaning passengers have fewer chances to reroute or get on the next flight when delays happen, leaving them stuck in limbo longer.

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Having a lung condition should not stop you from travelling by air. Whether you are going on holiday, a business trip or a visit to family and friends, it should be possible to make the necessary arrangements - as long as you plan ahead.

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Takeoff and landing are widely considered the most dangerous parts of a flight.

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It is not recommended to fly with acute intracranial hypertension because the conditions in the plane can worsen your condition and cause excruciating pain. If you have chronic or benign intracranial hypertension, you might be able to fly if your condition is under control.

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For most passengers, even those with respiratory disease, air travel is safe and comfortable. Some patients with COPD may be at risk but, with screening, these patients can be identified and most can travel safely with supplemental oxygen.

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