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Various Travel Advices : BY AIRPLANE
WHEN YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP There are some health problems for which you should consult
your doctor before you travel by plane. These are:
Allergies and sniffles: If you suffer
from allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, otitis you better consult with
your doctor before getting on a plane.
Pulmonary sac: If you have a sac in
your lungs, then you should first remove it by surgery and then
travel by plane.
Recent operation: The variations of
the atmospheric pressure may cause you dyshporia and pain.
Recent heavy medical examination: If
you recently have made a dangerous or tiring examination such as
angiocardiography
Chronic respiratory problems: Those
who have respiratory problems in normal atmospheric pressure (that
is on the ground) have more chances of having dyspnoea during the
flight. Your doctor will prescribe you a bronchi-dilative spray,
which will help you breath or he will give useful advice so as to
prevent or confront any problems.
Pregnancy: The first and last trimester
of pregnancy you must have your doctorÉ's permission before getting
on a plane. If you generally have a difficult pregnancy, then
it would be better if you avoid traveling by plane.
JET LAG
When there is a big time difference between the departure and the
destination place or a change in the hemisphere, therefore season,
your internal biologic clock is disturbed and you feel the so called
jet lang.
The symptoms include among others:
Sleepiness -exhaustion
Lack of orientation
Swelling at your feet
Headache
The intensity of the symptoms and their duration depends on the person.
BEFORE TRAVELLING In order to reduce the intensity and the duration of the
jet lag symptoms you might try the followings:
Avoid great quantity of alcohol and make sure not to travel while
you are suffering from a hangover.
Few days before traveling try to have a lighter diet
Try to sleep well so as to travel relaxed and fresh
Try to travel by day and not by night
DURING THE FLIGHT Choose a light meal (do not eat everything it is served)
Try to sleep. If you are annoyed by the noise or light, try to have
earplugs with you and a special eye mask.
Synchronize your watches with the time of your destination and try
to function based on this time.