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I have normal pressure hydrocephalus, had surgery back in november of 2015 i do not have a shunt i wanted to know if it was safe for me to fly?
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Confirm therapy: How was the diagnosis of NPH confirmed, particularly if no shunt was put in place? It would be best to understand the workup and treatment; while there haven't been specific recommendations made about normal pressure hydrocephalus and flying (commercial airlines use a peak altitude pressurized to 8000 feet) need more details; discussion with your neurosurgeon/neurologist would be important.
Answered 2/19/2017
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