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Can you fly with a concussion?
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Better not to.: It is better not to. After a concussion, your brain needs total rest. Being in an airplane causes pressure on your brain, and that can worsen the effects of the concussion while your brain heals.
Answered 10/11/2018
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Yes: You can fly after having a concussion. The major treatment is rest and prevention of additional injury. I recommend no dangerous activity for at least 6 months.
Answered 10/11/2018
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