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Is It Safe To Travel In Plane While Suffering From Ascites?

my husband has ascities in his abdomen. My question is does flying affect this. He had a liver transplant about fifteen months ago. was drained 8 liters last week and the internist in the hospital said it was okay to fly to florida. I just want to know if it is safe to fly with ascities in general.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Ascitis itself has nothing to do with the air travel. You may safely proceed. Be compliant with the medication.
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Is It Safe To Travel In Plane While Suffering From Ascites?

Ascitis itself has nothing to do with the air travel. You may safely proceed. Be compliant with the medication.