Can Vacation Or Holiday Flights Cause Health Problems?

People who take air flights when they travel on holidays and vacations could be at risk of developing a variety of medical problems that can range from minor to severe, such as deep vein thrombosis, which can be life threatening.

The following article covers a number of the most common in-flight medical symptoms and travel tips that can help you have a safer, more enjoyable flight.

The usual in-flight symptoms you may experience are ear-popping, nasal congestion, dehydration, headaches, constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite (possibly caused by the in-flight food), light-headedness, problems with coordination, concentration problems, confusion, irritability, anxiety, sweating, fatigue, swollen lower legs and feet, and motion sickness. Some of the above symptoms may also be associated with jet lag. In addition, jet lag can also affect your sense of orientation in terms of time and place, as well as disrupt your sense of well-being.  Read more... (897 words, estimated 3:35 mins reading time)