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Can I fly with vertigo
A female asked:
Dr. Thomas Bozzutoanswered
Specializes in Emergency Medicine
Not a good idea: Whatever the cause of vertigo, viral, pressure, temperature, etc. the symptoms are a sudden onset of nausea, sweating, vomiting, a feeling of spinning... Read More
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Dr. Edgar Mendizabalanswered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
It might get worse: so take meclizine or scopolamine
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A female asked:
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
You should be able: You should be able but best to check with your physician. The dizziness needs clarification. It may be related.
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695 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Bikash Boseanswered
Neurosurgery 47 years experience
Yes can fly: All aircrafts are pressurized and do not alter the function of the VP shunt. It is safe for you to fly in a commercial aircraft.
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695 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Randy Stevensanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Passenger or pilot: You have vertigo. You want to fly. If you are a pilot no you cannot. If you are a passenger then you can fly. You will need to talk to your doctor... Read More
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966 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Decongestant: You might try irrigation of the nose with a neti-pot but also will probably need a decongestant like Pseudoephedrine or oxymetozaline nasal spray eith... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Endymphatic fiistula: given your history and current symptoms possible sudden chane in atmospheric pressure while flying can cause acute and severe exacerbation of vertigo ... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Should be fine: The triggers for vertigo are rarely obvious. I hope you have seen an ENT specialist for advice and analysis. If you happen to get vertigo in the air... Read More
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably not.: Would take decongestant before boarding plane and chew gum during whole flight
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1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Prem Guptaanswered
neurology 50 years experience
Yes but cautiously: Assuming that vertigo is not constant and severe, you could take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) or Meclizine tablets prior to flight and you should most l... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald McCarrenanswered
Neurology 38 years experience
Not likely: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo will not be affected by the pressure changes induced by flying. What induces bppv is any rapid change in posture... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Vertigo: Flying as an attendant requires clear thinking and heavy responsibilities , so vertigo, beyond being a risk for falling, especially on aircraft should... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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