Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is It Safe To Travel By Flight While Having Pleurisy?
Hello,
I was diagnosed as having pleurisy which a chest xray confirmed. I was given antibiotics which I have finished and painkillers. I am due to fly on Friday and wondered if this was safe? I still have some chest and back pain, particularly upon coughing which is not so bad with the painkillers,
Thank you,
Caroline Leslie
I was diagnosed as having pleurisy which a chest xray confirmed. I was given antibiotics which I have finished and painkillers. I am due to fly on Friday and wondered if this was safe? I still have some chest and back pain, particularly upon coughing which is not so bad with the painkillers,
Thank you,
Caroline Leslie
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Yes..
It is safe for you to travel by flight with a pleurisy until and unless it is not making you symptomatic i.e. Excessive coughing or breathlessness..
It is safe for you to travel by flight with a pleurisy until and unless it is not making you symptomatic i.e. Excessive coughing or breathlessness..
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Pleurisy
Loading Online Doctors....