You have a flight, and you are afraid that chronic diseases will make themselves felt? Even short-term flights are a serious stress for the human body and can cause exacerbation of various diseases. It is always necessary to remember this and take the right measures to eliminate the symptoms of diseases. We will tell you how to protect yourself and make the flight as safe as possible.
If you have a runny nose
A sufficiently large amount of mucus is produced in the nose of every healthy person. Its amount depends on external factors (temperature and humidity) and internal factors (the state of the nasal mucosa, the immunological status of the organism). It is excreted from the body with the help of microvilli, which move the mucus to the very end of the nasopharynx, where it is swallowed. But in the case of a cold, due to mucosal edema and inflammation, the amount of mucus increases. This condition also changes the microflora of the nasal mucosa, it becomes an attractive environment for many pathogenic bacteria. This is how a runny nose is formed. The cause of a runny nose or nasal congestion can be various allergic conditions.
How to avoid this?- If you know that you have a feeling dry during the flight, then prepare for this in advance. Before departure, lubricate the nasal mucosa with a small amount of olive oil. It is also necessary to have a nasal spray with saline or sea water in your cosmetic bag (it is convenient to use Aquamaris). Do sinus irrigation just before takeoff and repeat it every 30 minutes throughout the flight. This will help to sufficiently moisturize the nasal mucosa and relieve discomfort.
- If you suffer from nasal congestion, you should carry vasodilator drops with you. Put 1-2 drops in each nostril just before boarding the plane. When choosing nose drops, give preference to drops with essential oils. they and vasospasm will reduce and protect the nasal mucosa. This will give you a state of comfort throughout the flight.
- If you suffer from allergic rhinitis, then the day before the flight, take an antihistamine (1 tablet of Suprastin at night). Before the flight, use a spray that will help reduce mucus secretion and reduce vascular response (Baconase Spray). In addition, try to drink enough water during the flight and before it.
If you suffer from chronic inflammation of the middle ear, it is due to a violation of the outflow of mucus from the nose. Swelling of the mucosa of the Eustachian tube, which connects the pharynx with the middle ear, allows the development of pathological bacteria. In advanced cases, pus may accumulate behind the eardrum. This increases pressure on the eardrum, causing the person to experience severe pain. Pressure drops during air travel can make the pain worse.
How to avoid this?
- When the first symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
- If symptoms occur just before the flight, it is necessary to instill antibiotic drops. Remember that although the pain is in one ear, the treatment must be carried out on both ears.
- Even if you don't have a runny nose, be sure to put vasoconstrictor drops in your nose before flying. This will reduce pain.
- To avoid severe pain, put hydrocortisone in your ear before takeoff and landing. This will reduce inflammation and swelling. In addition, lidocaine drops are excellent for pain relief.
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