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For any travellers concerned about Robin Hood Airport health risks when flying should read this guide. It gives details on in-flight health for Sheffield Airport travel along with symptoms and preventions. |
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Robin Hood Airport Health Risks When Flying ... |
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The majority of travellers do not suffer with any in-flight health risks when flying from Sheffield Airport. However, for those who are keen to know about any possible risks they are detailed below - information on Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT, motion sickness and details on how to overcome such illnesses.
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In-flight Health Risks Sheffield Airport ... |
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| Air travel is extremely safe and few passengers ever suffer any ill effects of flying. However, there are a few passengers that may suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT or motion sickness, but mostly illness are just as the cabin pressure is different to what we are used to. |
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DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis ... |
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| DVT - What is it? |
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DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis is where the blood clots within one of the deep veins of the calf, thigh or pelvis. Normally because the blood flow's become sluggish, as the blood has become dehydrated, that the body is in trauma from recent abdominal surgery, heart disease or childbirth.
As passengers are in cramped seats for long periods, and aren't able to move often or properly some more 'at risk' passengers may be more prone to DVT than others: |
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| At risk from DVT? |
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- Those over 40
- Thos with a past or family history of DVT
- Recent surgery, especially abdominal or leg surgery, or an injury to the knees or hips
- Pregnancy or recently childbirth
- Cancer and some cancer treatments
- Circulation and heart problems
- Obesity
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| To avoid DVT? |
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- Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated - avoiding alcohol and caffeinated drinks
- Wear loose clothing
- Exercise your lower leg muscles when sitting
- Keep the underneath of the seat in front of you free so you can stretch out
- Get up and walk around every couple of hours
- Wear the graduated compression stockings, known as ‘flight socks’
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| DVT Symptoms |
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DVT has few symptoms so can be hard to diagnose.
However, the alarming sequel to Deep Vein Thrombosis is when 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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- An aching or soreness in the calf
- A swelling in the ankle or calf
- Feeling unwell with a slight fever
- Symptoms might not start for a few days or even weeks
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| Suspecting DVT? |
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If you are worried that you may have DVT contact your Doctor straight away - treatment in most cases is quite straight forward.
Or, if you're overseas contact the airline you have flown with or your holiday rep straight away. |
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Sickness - Cabin Pressure... |
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A common, but not serious, illness of flying is cabin pressure. This is simply caused when the cabin's pressure becomes much lower when flying that we are used to at ground level. The pressure means that there's less oxygen in the air and the air is much dryer.
If you are prone to suffering try the following to relief symptoms: |
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- If your ears hurt when taking off or landing swallow often by either sucking on a sweet or drinking through a straw
- Any passengers on heart medication should make sure they have taken their medication before flying
- An alcoholic drink has 3 times the effect of a drink on the ground
- Keep hydrated by drinking lots of water, avoiding alcohol before and during the flight
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| Motion sickness is another common, but non-serious, illness. Try the following tips to avoid any discomfort during your trip: |
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- Request a window seat
- Or a seat over the wings
- Don't have any alcohol 24 hours before flight
- Keep your seat belt fastened
- Try natural remedies for motion sickness on the flight:
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- Vitamin B6 - alleviate dizziness
- Magnesium - reduces stress and stomach acidity
- Peppermint - prevents vomiting
- Ginkgo Bilboa - helpful for chronic dizziness
- Ginger extract - helps prevent nausea
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- Or speak to your Doctor before you fly
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Taking medicines When Flying ... |
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| It is vital that any passenger who is taking medication at the time of their flight take the correct dosage as and when it is due before and during the flight. It is also essential that the medications are carried in the hand luggage and extras are packed for any delays that might be experienced. |
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- Carry all required medicines in hand luggage with extras packed for delays
- Any diabetes or epilepsy suffer must carry their notification & identification card, along with the contact details of their Doctor
- It's best to inform your airline of any medical problems you suffer from when booking
- Always check to see if you need any vaccinations for where you are travelling to
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Jet lag, because the body's time is out of sync with the actual time, can be more annoying than anything else as passengers are left feeling tired and have trouble sleeping at night time. It's often worse when having travelled through many different time zones or when travelling east.
Whilst jet lag isn't serious, and normally settles after a couple of days, you could try some of the following tips:
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- Eat more in line with meal times for the Country you're travelling to
- Reset any watches to your new travel time once you've taken off
- Eat small meals and drinks plenty of water
- Caffeine drinks can help to mask fatigue in the day time
- Herbal sleeping pills can be tried if it's getting very hard to sleep at night
- The odd half an hour nap during the day can make you feel much better
- Ginseng helps fight fatigue
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