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Is It Safe To Fly While Recovering From Pneumonia?
56 year old male, 10 stone 7 pounds, no underlying medical conditions and previously active.
diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday after being ill for 1 week. prescribed 1 week of antibiotics and rest.
due to fly in 6 weeks, how likely is it that he will be ok to fly?
diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday after being ill for 1 week. prescribed 1 week of antibiotics and rest.
due to fly in 6 weeks, how likely is it that he will be ok to fly?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Hi,
This is Dr.Ram
Yes it is safe to fly .
Please do take the advised course of antibiotics and ample amount of rest ,Which will help you to recover as soon as possible.
Thank You.
This is Dr.Ram
Yes it is safe to fly .
Please do take the advised course of antibiotics and ample amount of rest ,Which will help you to recover as soon as possible.
Thank You.
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