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Hi..i'm a flight attendant and i have vertigo for one week..im due back in work tomorrow and feel okay but not 100% - should i risk flying?

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Dr. John Berryman
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 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 not be undertaken. See a healthcare provider for diagnosis, as vertigo can be a symptom of multiple serious disorders.
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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.
Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.answered
51 years experience
Cause?: Vertigo is a symptom, you need to find the cause and make sure it has been solved
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