There is only one person you should make a point to see before taking an airplane trip. No, it’s not your girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse, relatives, friends, or even your boss, it’s your doctor.

There are 3 kinds of health problems you can experience in a flight. These are diarrhea, altitude sickness, and jet lag. The other conditions like headache, dizziness, or upset stomach are just some of the symptoms of these 3 main conditions. To avoid an upsetting flight, secure your safety, and not bother other passengers, consider these tips to help you avoid severe health problem while flying.

Eat Comfort Food Before and During Your Flight

Comfort foods are generally foods you eat when you are not feeling too well. That means nothing too salty, too sugary, and too spicy. The fact is, you may have some degree of tension from the thought of flying regardless of how many times you’ve flown before. This is because there have been too many incidents involving security inside an airplane to take anything for granted. As such, since it is beyond your control to make sure the airplane is secure, the best you can do is make sure you don’t fly with an upset stomach.

Drink lots of water, but make sure the water is filtered and something your body is used to drinking. If you are coming in from a foreign country, avoid tap water and uncooked or undercooked food.

Get Clearance From Your Doctor

Let your doctor know you have plans to go on a plane trip. If you have high blood pressure or any other condition, he might want to prescribe you medication. You should also ask your physician about your altitude barometer. That is, if you have respiratory ailment or other issues, you might need to take something to avoid altitude related issues.

Learn First Aid

If you have never taken any First Aid course, consider taking one before you leave. It will teach you the basics of caring for a wound, life support techniques, and even how to use the items inside a regular First Aid kit.

Know How To Adjust Time Zone

Aside from adjusting to a different time zone when you arrive at your destination, you will also have to adjust time zone for your daily maintenance medicine. Do this gradually and never rely on the time. Rather, count the hours between each dose and adjust slowly.

Stretch For Long Flights

If you have a long flight ahead, be sure to stretch your legs to avoid cramping and dehydration. This could cause Deep Vein Thrombosis that is a blood clot that could travel from the veins in your legs to any other part of your body. You can also drink a lot of water if you can’t move your legs, and no alcoholic drinks or soda with caffeine.

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