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With many travellers worried about the Edinburgh Airport health risks when flying, here we list some of the most common in-flight health risks and the associated symptoms, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). |
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The large majority of people travelling by plane suffer no ill effects of flying. However, there are a rare few who do suffer.
Here we list the Edinburgh Airport health risks when flying to ease concern and anxiety for those concerned - this includes deep vein thrombosis - DVT - motion sickness and cabin pressure sickness, along with ways to avoid such in-flight health risks.
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Long haul flights is where most travellers experience any ill health. However, all flights could cause a range of in-flight health illnesses such as DVT, cabin pressure sickness, motion sickness and such like.
As a rule those travelling with illnesses that pre-exist, or have just recovered from a serious illness are more likely to suffer any in-flight health risks. |
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DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis ... |
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| DVT Explained? |
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DVT is where the blood clots within one of the deep veins of the thigh, calf or pelvis, as the blood flow's become sluggish. This is likely due to dehydration or from body trauma such as abdominal surgery, heart disease or childbirth.
What also doesn't help matters is that passengers spend a large amount of time in small spaces, unable to move freely. |
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| Passengers At Risk |
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- People over 40
- A family or past history of DVT
- Recent abdominal or leg surgery or injury to the knees or hips
- Having recently had a baby or being pregnant
- Cancer, in particular some cancer treatments
- Heart or circulation problems
- Obesity
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| Avoiding DVT? |
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- You must drink lots of water to stay hydrated and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks
- Wear loose clothing
- Stretch the muscles of your legs even whilst sitting, plus move your feet
- Keep the seat underneath of you free so you can stretch out
- Get up and walk around the cabin every 1-2hrs
- Wear flight socks – particularly important if you are in a high-risk category
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| DVT Symptoms |
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Often there are no symptons of DVT, however, some passengers can suffer from the following - listed below.
What's a big concern resulting from DVT is where a piece of the blood clot, called a pulmonary embolus, breaks off and travels to the right side of the heart, causing heart problems or even heart attack. |
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- Soreness in the calf, and aching
- Ankle swelling and in the calf
- Slight fever and generally feeling unwell
- Symptoms may not start for several days or even weeks
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| Suspecting DVT |
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Consult your doctor straight away should you suspect you have DVT.
If you're away contact your holiday rep or airline.
In most cases treatment for DVT is simple. |
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Sickness By Cabin Pressure... |
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Some travellers suffer from sickness due to the different air pressure that's experienced when flying as it's much lower than at ground level.
This means less oxygen is in the air, plus it's much dryer.
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| Sickness & Things To Avoid |
- Ears are painful during take-off and/or landing - prevent this by swallowing often - drinking or chewing
- Always pack any medication you are on in your hand luggage
- Avoid alcohol as 2 to 3 times stronger than a drink on dry land
- Drink lots of water, you could mix up with fruit juices
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Aircraft Motion Sickness... |
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| Aircraft motion sickness is the most common in-flight health risk, especially when turbulence is experienced. Try the following to prevent motion sickness: |
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- Book a window seat
- Book a seat over the wings
- Don't have any alcohol for 24hrs before flight
- Always keep your seat belt fastened
- Give some natural remedies a go to make you feel better:
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- Vitamin B6 can help alleviate dizziness
- Try magnesium tablets to reduces stomach acidity and stress
- Peppermint tea prevents vomiting
- Ginkgo Bilboa helps chronic dizziness and light-headedness
- Whilst ginger extract can help nausea
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- Consult your doctor about motion sickness if necessary.
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| When flying whilst taking medication always remember to pack your medicines in your hand luggage, being sure to pack more than you need in case of delays. |
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- You must carry your medicines in your hand luggage
- May diabetes or epilepsy passengers must carry their notification and identification card
- Any passenger taking medicine must make sure they have taken their meds before their flight
- You should inform the airline of any serious medical problems
- Check with your doctor should you need any vaccinations for the Country you're visiting
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| Jet lag isn't serious, and effects everyone differently, but can be uncomfortable for a few days. However, in a few days most passengers feel fine again. Here are some things you can do to try and prevent it. |
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- Move your meal times and sleep times closer to the time you'd be eating and sleeping abroad
- Se your watch to the time of the Country you're visiting once you take off
- Eat small meals and drink lots of fluid
- Caffeine drinks can to help mask fatigue for a couple of days afterwards
- Herbal sleeping pills can help for a few days too or in extreme cases speak to your doctor
- The odd day time nap can help but only for a maximum of half an hour
- The herb Ginseng has been fighting fatigue for centuries
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