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A member asked:
Is it safe to fly on a plane with a deviated septum? i suffer with sinus barotrauma.
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Yes: The only issue on plane flight is pressure equalization when there is a blocked passageway. Deviated septae cause breathing obstruction but not blockage so flying is perfectly safe with this condition.
Answered 8/11/2015
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