I can't breathe and then for a couple of weeks after the trip I feel like crap because it screwed up my lungs(worse than they were before if that's possible). What are some things that people do to make air travel a little more lung friendly? Maybe I need to become John Madden and get a big bus. Posted by Casey on March 03, 2003 at 00:39:40NOTE: this message has been transfered from the old CysticFibrosis.com forums.
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Everytime I get on a plane...
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Casey,I wish I could help you. I used to fly twice a week, 49 weeks out of the year, I very rarely had any problems. Do you feel like its the extra preasure on you lungs or the lighter air? If it is the air, you might want to talk to your DR about an inhaled steriod like "advair" or just regular predisone. Posted by B. on March 03, 2003 at 12:56:48NOTE: this message has been transfered from the old CysticFibrosis.com forums.
You should not fly on a plane if you are taking prednisone. Prednisone lowers your immune system and makes you more susceptible to germs. Best thing I can tell you is to load up on your vitamins before and after your flight and wear a mask.I'm not a doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night. Posted by Plinko on March 03, 2003 at 19:50:32NOTE: this message has been transfered from the old CysticFibrosis.com forums.
Guess that just goes to show how everyone handles things diffrently. I never had any problems with infections during my travels; it was the fatigue, no rest, not eating properly that got me.(like I said it was out of town 49 weeks out of the year-flying twice a week- probably atleast on 40 of those weeks.) My Dr knew i took it on occasion and never said anything about it. Then again, he does let me manage my health alot, and just guides me when I am having problems. Posted by B. on March 04, 2003 at 08:38:48NOTE: this message has been transfered from the old CysticFibrosis.com forums.
From an old pilot. Two things: 1. The cabin altitude of an airliner flying in the 25-35 thousand range is normally 8,000 feet. i.e. the air is much thinner. Anyone flying in an airplane is not going to get the normal oxygen they would at sea level or living at 2 or 3000 feet. This will then affect everyone to some degree and us with lung problems even more so. 2. With the exception of some very new models most commercial airplanes must recycle the air in the cabin. No outside air is added. Therefore, any desease or bugs of any kind can easily be spread. Because of this, some doctors will advise their patients to only fly when absolutely necessary. My 43 year old son has CF and does fly on occassion. I have COPD and my doctor will not allow me to fly without oxygen. You can't bring your own in the cabin and must use the airlines. Not all airlines will even provide it. It currently costs $75 per leg. My son lives in Texas (I'm in Virginia), so when I go to see him I have only 2 choices. Delta, thru Atlanta (2 legs) or $150 and $150 return, or Continental, which has a non-stop flight and oxygen for a round trip ticket would only be $150. Going back to item 1. When I have to go to the rest room, I can't take the oxygen, so by the time I make the short walk there and back, I need the oxygen badley!