Health Concerns of an Air Traveler

Passenger air travel is increasing by the day. With the number of passengers per flight increasing, we also see an increase in the number of non-stop long distance flights. Now the people who fly often have a lot of health issues to be worried about. Because, the conditions in long distance flights, may have effects on old people or people with previous illness.

As a matter of fact, when the plane is flying at high altitude, there is a decrease in cabin pressure. So our intake of oxygen reduces. This won’t go well with people having conditions like anemia. And it's important to move about in a flight. Because lack of movement or immobilization may cause "economy class syndrome" or "deep vein thrombosis" which is basically a clot of the blood vessel. It has many complications, one of it being sudden death. So to avoid it, its better to walk along the aisle and do some basic exercises.

Another common problem for air travelers is jet lag. It is basically the disruption of an individual's body clock. When you travel from one time zone to another, it takes time to adapt yourself to the new time zone. The effects of jet lag are sleeping in the day, poor metabolism, etc. Always consult a doctor before going on a long distance flight.