Doctor I fly ...
Flying today has become a trivial matter, but that could quickly turn into a nightmare if precautions are not taken .
FOR REDUCING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The air pressure in aircraft is a pressure altitude of 1500-2000 when the aircraft reached its cruising altitude. This promotes intestinal bloating. This unpleasant state is limited in avoiding:
• soft drinks, including
the champagne
• food producers Gas
dried vegetables, milk, cabbage.
If this is not enough you have to "push" having taken care of
simultaneously block his 2 nostrils and ears
2.
HEARING DISORDERS Changes in pressure during the landing
cause hearing damage may be responsible
a barometric otitis. During the descent
must swallow frequently
to balance the pressures in the middle ear and avoid
tympanic retractions. During the descent, we must swallow to
avoid the impression of hearing
airsickness For those sensitive to motion sickness, evil air leads to headaches, nausea, sweating and dizziness. To reduce the
: choose a town square in the plane.
Avoid heavy meals and alcohol ingestion.
Possibly
take preventive treatment (medical prescription and in compliance
the cons-data) with an antihistamine
(Nautamine ® or Dramamine ®, an hour before takeoff
) by an anti-vertigo
(Sibelium ® 1 to 2 days before departure and
flying day).
JET LAG (RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WORLD HEALTH
) Jet lag can cause indigestion,
general malaise, insomnia and reduced
physical and mental performance.
Travellers who take medication at regular times
(eg insulin, oral contraceptives
) should talk with their doctor.
Drugs "endormisseurs"
can help regain a normal sleep. Their decision must be made
medical advice.
following measures can reduce the effects of jetlag
:
• Be rested before departure and try
sleep during the flight. Sleep per 24 hours, a
total hours equivalent to what one usually sleeps
• Drink plenty of (soft drinks)
before and during the journey
• Eat lightly and drink little alcohol during the
Vol
For short stays, it is not always necessary to compensate
jetlag.
Do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
Class Syndrome
ECONOMIC The economy class syndrome
corresponds to a venous thrombosis which may lead to pulmonary embolism
. This type of accident is
most frequently observed during or subsequent to
of long flights, due to immobility.
known risk factors are:
history of DVT or pulmonary embolism,
age over 40 years (the risk increases with age
), taking estrogen (oral contraceptives
, hormone) , pregnancy, surgery
or recent trauma
(especially those concerning
abdomen or lower limbs), cancer, abnormal clotting
,
tobacco consumption, obesity and varicose veins. The
subjects with one or more of these risk factors
should consult a physician before starting
.
As a precaution, it is recommended during flight
from practice several times a few years
(displacement in the plane, flexion-extension
ankles), avoid crossing your legs, wear loose clothing
, ducts and avoid belts,
drink (from water) frequently (1 liter / 4 hours)
not consume tobacco or sleeping pills. People with a history
venous can, moreover,
wear stockings. Prescription
LMWH (low molecular weight heparin) or
treatment veinotonic may be justified, but is
a medical consultation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
(RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION WORLD HEALTH
)
Air travel-cons are listed in the following cases
:
• Newborns less than 7 days.
• Pregnant women in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy
(8 weeks if
multiple pregnancy) and within 7 days after delivery
. However,
with the agreement of a physician, the trip can be
allowed from 24 hours after delivery
in case of urgency, to the condition that
bleeding
be arrested and that the rate of Hemoglobin is correct.
• People:
- angina pectoris,
- a syndrome of decompression after
scuba diving. Moreover, subjects with
diving,
several days, should not
travel within 24 hours
stop this practice, the period is 12 hours for a dive
does not exceed 2 hours
,
- a increased intracranial pressure
(due to hemorrhage, trauma or infection
)
- a sinus infection, ear or nose
(particularly if the Eustachian tube is blocked
)
- a chronic respiratory disease,
- shortness of breath at rest - a pneumothorax,
- of sickle cell,
- hypertension with a pressure
systolic greater than 200 mm Hg,
- a recent psychiatric disorder.
• Air travel is also contraindicated,
the waning of a myocardial infarction
in the days following an act
surgery or trauma that promotes
air trapping (abdominal trauma, gastrointestinal surgery
,
craniofacial lesions and ocular, neurosurgery, eye surgery ...
).
Insurance Whatever your destination or purpose of your trip, but remember to purchase adequate insurance such as: Trip cancellation insurance and repatriation assistance, medical assistance, travel assistance, luggage insurance, liability to strange, insurance and sports activities ...