You may have heard about some of the dangers associated with long haul flights over the past few years. When talking about these risks however, it is important to realise that most passengers on long haul flights will have absolutely no problems whatsoever. But at the end of the day, the risks are still there so that is why it really does make sense to take precautions to avoid these problems totally. One of the biggest risks that passengers could face is DVT (deep vein thrombosis); this causes blood clots which can spread to the lungs and then cause pulmonary embolism which can be fatal. Here are just a few tips to help you avoid the health risks associated with flying long haul.

 

- One of the common causes of deep vein thrombosis from developing is the fact that people tend to sit in the same position for a long time during long haul flights. This means that blood pools in the body and clots can develop. It is thought that most people who develop DVT will already have some problems when it comes to blood clotting; that is why people with problems with the blood are advised to speak to their doctor before they travel on a long haul flight. Some people though, still develop a DVT even though they were not aware of any issues. We can all avoid the problem by not staying inactive for too long during a flight.

 

- Some people like to drink a lot of alcohol before getting on a plane. This can be dangerous for a couple of reasons. You are more at risk from clots when you spend a long time without activity and drinking too much alcohol can cause the person to pass out into a deep sleep. Drinking too much alcohol can also cause people to make decisions that they would not normally make and can sometimes cause people to become aggressive.

 

- It is a good idea that you wear loose clothing during the flight as this will make it easier to keep moving.

 

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