Question 1

is it safe to fly if i have costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as this diagnosis is made by a doctor, and any other pathology is ruled out.

Question 2

is it safe to fly if my child has a cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your child is old enough to tell you if anything hurts and he does not have a fever with a mild illness there really should be no problem with flying in most cases. If there are worsening symptoms he should be evaluated before your flight.

Question 3

is it safe to fly four weeks after hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ASK YOUR: Doc who did your surgery as u are still in the post op period and your surgeon knows what was done and what your condition is now, no other doc should answer that ? And without knowing anything i say no unless your doc says ok.

Question 4

at what age is it safe to fly with my baby to durban? he is 3 months old.

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: My experience finds most travel well at that age ; sleep for most of the flights. By a year or so they are more alert and demanding &amp; sometimes more difficult to control. By 2-3 some are so unpredictable parents put off air travel.

Question 5

i have a 4 hr flight on wednesday(3 days time) and i currently have sinusitis, is it safe to fly and what can i do to help reduce the pain?

Accepted Answer

Nasal decongestant: It shouldn't be unsafe to fly, just possibly uncomfortable or overtly painful if your sinuses are blocked. The most effective prevention is a good nasal decongestant spray, such as oxymetazoline (Afrin® is a common brand in the US, many other brands). Also ask your doctor about whether an antibiotic might help -- some sinusitis (but not all) responds to antibiotics. Good luck!

Question 6

is it safe to fly after having a pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Don't fly in an open cockpit!

Question 7

is it safe to fly with bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, do not worry: But protect the eye on the involved side with an eye patch, as getting off and on the plane, you may encounter wind or breezes or ventilating fans, and since you will not blink normally, you could acquire a corneal abrasion.  Otherwise, hopefully will resolve soon.

Question 8

is it safe to fly when you have a fractured skull?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is safe: Assuming that doctor see you and give the okay for that. Skull fracture is a serious injury and may have other injuries with it so see the doctor and get clearance before you do it.

Question 9

is it safe to fly with a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Relatively: I certainly would not say it is dangerous to fly with a sprained ankle.  However, if it is a bad sprain, being up for several hours on it in the airport and airplane may lead to more swelling and pain than if you were able to stay off it, elevate it, and ice it.  Thank you for the question.

Question 10

is it safe to fly with ventricular ectopic?

Accepted Answer

Flying: Flying doesn't pose a problem as long as one is asymptomatic.  As long as no structural disease is present, defined by a normal echo and a normal stress test, there shouldn't be problem. But this should be confirmed by your Cardiologist/Internist/Family Medicine physician. Avoid tobacco, caffeine, and other products that may increase episodes. But again confirm  this with your doctor.

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