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For anyone worried about London City Airport health risks when flying should take a moment to read through this guide. Whilst in-flight health problems are rare, here we detail the symptoms and cures when travelling by air. |
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London City Airport Health Risks When Flying ... |
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It's actually very few people who ever suffer with any in-flight health problems when travelling by air. However, for any anxious passengers we have prepared this guide on the possible London City Airport health risks when flying including symptoms and possible preventions and cures.
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In-flight Health Issues ... |
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| Whislt few passengers ever suffer from any ill health when flying there is always a risk of ill health when flying. However, this tends to be experienced by those passengers who are already suffering with ill-health or are of a high risk category. |
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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. Normally because the blood flow has become dehydrated and as a result sluggish. This can be because a passenger is on a long haul flight and hasn't exercised over a long period of time, or because the passengers has had recent abdominal surgery, heart disease or given birth. |
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| Passengers At Risk From DVT |
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- The over 40s
- A history of DVT running in the family
- Recent surgery abdominal or leg surgery, including injury to the knees or hips
- Pregnancy or recent childbirth
- Cancer & some of its treatments
- Circulation & heart problems
- Obesity
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis - how to avoid it |
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- Drink lots of water throughout your flight - don't drink alcohol 24 hours before your flight and during - and avoid caffeinated drinks
- Wear baggy, loose clothing
- Stretch out the muscles of your lower legs and feet
- Keep the underneath of the seat in front free so you can stretch out more
- Walk up and down the cabin every hour or so
- If a high risk passengers wear graduated compression stockings or ‘flight socks’ during the flight
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms |
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DVT can be uncomfortable but it's not the primary concern.
The potential sequel to DVT that is a bigger problem is when a piece of the blood clot, called a pulmonary embolus, breaks off. It then travels to the right side of the heart, causing heart problems or even heart attack. |
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- Soreness in the calf or swelling
- Fever and generally feeling unwell
- NB - symptoms might not start for several days or weeks
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| If You Suspect DVT |
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If you are worried you may be suffering from DVT then see a doctor as soon as possible.
Or, if on holiday visit your local hospital, speak to your holiday rep or call your airline.
In most cases treatment is relatively simple. |
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Symptoms & Cures - Cabin Pressure... |
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One of the most common in-flight health problems, albeit not serious, is the effects of cabin pressure. Planes are pressurized at a much lower pressure than we are use to at ground level causing less oxygen to circulate in the air.
Effects of cabin pressure can include: |
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- Ears hurting during take-off or landing - you need to swallow lots - chewing gum, suck a sweet or drink through a straw
- Avoid alcohol as it has 2 to 3 times the effect of a drink at sea level
- Keep well hydration by drinking lots of water
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Symptoms & Cures - Motion sickness... |
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| Another, albeit not serious, health risk when flying, is motion sickness: |
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- Sit by a window
- Or sit over the wings
- Avoid all alcoholic drinks 24hrs before your flight
- Keep your seat belt on
- Natural remedies can help for motion sickness, try:
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- Vitamin B6 that helps prevent dizziness
- Take magnesium that reduces stomach acidity stress
- Drink peppermint tea, it helps prevent vomiting & has antispasmodic properties
- Ginkgo Bilboa's good for chronic dizziness & light headedness
- Ginger extract prevents nausea
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- Doctors can sometime prescribe medicines if you know you suffer from very bad motion sickness
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| The importance of travelling with your medication when on a flight cannot be stressed enough. It is vital that medication is placed in hand luggage and that enough is carried to cover any delays that might be experienced. |
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- Carry all medicines in your hand luggage, taking enough to last longer than your trip in case you get delayed
- Sufferers of diabetes or epilepsy must carry their notification and identification card
- It's best to warn your airline of any serious problem you may be suffering from
- Have you had the correct vaccinations?
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Symptoms & Cures - Jet Lag... |
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Jet lag symptoms vary individual to individual, but normally the effects are of fatigue as the internal body clock is out of phase with the destination time.
Jet lag is worse when more time zones have been travelled through, or when travelling east.
Try the following tips to avoid jet lag: |
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- Eat your meals closer to the destination time, and try and get some sleep on the plane around the times of the new time you are travelling to
- Set watches to the new destination time once your taken off
- Eat lightly, drink lots of water and avoid alcohol
- Caffeine drinks can help mask fatigue immediately after flying
- Try some herbal sleeping pills or speak to your doctor if your symptoms haven't disappeared after a week
- It's OK to have the odd nap during the day but limit them to about half an hour
- Use Ginseng, used for centuries in fighting fatigue
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