Is It Safe To Travel By Flight With A Swollen Lymph Node In Front Of The Left Ear And Mild Left Eye Infection?

Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2018

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Question : Is it safe to fly with a swollen lymph node in front of the left ear and mild left eye infection?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it's safe

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms suggest only a mild infection and do not need systemic antibiotics. You can simply carry anti-allergic syrup for throat infection and eye drops for redness of eyes. These will be enough for any flare up during flight. If symptoms require antibiotics then you might need to visit a doctor at your destination.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee

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