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Health Issues when Flying

by Edward Smith

Air travel can be exciting; especially when you're looking forward to a holiday, or meeting up with friends and family across the world. However, flying can also be stressful, and can cause - or aggravate - many health problems. However, there are a number of precautions you can take before and during your flight to reduce the risk of illness, accidents and stress.

 

Altitude Sickness
Avoiding altitude sickness during your flight, and on arrival at your destination ...
Coughs and Colds
Don't ruin your holiday by catching a cold on the plane ...
Dehydration
Combating the risks posed by low humidity in aircraft cabins ...
Dry Eyes
Preventing eye irritation on flights ...
DVT
Tips on recognising and avoiding deep vein thrombosis ...
Ear Problems
Alleviating the pain of blocked ears during flying ...
Jet Lag
Tips on eliminating the effects of jetlag ...
Parasite Infestation
The possibilities of picking up head lice and other skin parasites on board a flight ...
Pregnancy
Guidelines for flying when pregnant ...
Sleeping
Our top ten tips to getting some sleep on your flight ...
Stress
Dealing with stress whilst flying ...