Will I snore on a plane?

Planes are dehumidified to prevent corrosion of the fuselage. In turn, that dehumidifies the air you're breathing and dries out your nasal passages, which leads to snoring. Plus, if you snore at home, you're already going to snore on a plane, and probably a little bit worse.



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According to the research, flight socks help to alleviate the symptoms of this condition by squeezing the lower leg and preventing the buildup of fluid that would ordinarily travel to the neck once the sufferer is lying down and cause snoring.

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Compression socks help deter potential blood clots They work to stimulate circulation in the lower half, which is especially useful during long flights when you're sitting for prolonged periods.

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76% of people with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine at least some of the time while traveling. Another 10% don't use it on trips and 10% don't travel.

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Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended. If you take aspirin for other reasons, check with your doctor.

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Flight socks are compression socks which are designed to offer moderate pressure to the calves and legs. They help to encourage blood to flow back up your veins and towards your heart. Therefore, your blood is less likely to pool in your legs and feet, thus preventing clots from forming.

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If you've ever taken a long flight, you've probably noticed that your legs and feet begin to get puffy. That swelling can be dangerous. In extreme cases, you might develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where a potentially fatal blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the legs.

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