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A member asked:
My newborn son has a dilated aorta. he is 2 months, he is growing his aorta isn't. he is on two beta blockers. is it ok to fly in a few months?
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Hard to say: Any advice on travel would best be provided by his treating physician. Every heart kid has differing needs and limitations to the point of being unique. Only those who know all the particulars of his case should be consulted.
Answered 1/18/2018
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