Is It Safe To Travel By Air While Under Treatment For Pneumonia?

Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2023

Question: i am on the second day of antibiotics for pneumonia. temperature has dropped to 38 having been up to over 40 - over 104 F…
will i be able take a flight in three days time? i am in berlin. the flight is to paris.
thanks for your answer..

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Ok if it is a localized pneumonia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you are breathless or your blood oxygen level is low, it is better to avoid the flight as it can worsen them.

If you have no fever and feel fine, flight is not contraindicated.

You should continue the antibiotic for the period advised by your doctor.

Wish you a quick recovery.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar