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While Suffering From Bone Infection Since 11 Months Is It Safe To Fly?
Hello. I have had a war/bone infection for about 11 months now without any complete recovery which means it keep coming back as an irritated drum. I m leaving by plane soon and wanted to ask if it s safe for me to fly with a problem like that. Thank you
Hello, Thanks for your question and I can understand your concern. Despite the typo, I can figure out that you are talking about a persistent ear bone infection. It would have been more helpful if you have mentioned your age and sex. Travelling by flight with an active ear infection can be uncomfortable especially if there is fluid accumulated behind your tympanic membranes/ ear drums. The answer to your question would be yes you can fly; however, you must remember that there a chances where you might feel very uncomfortable during take offs and landings. This is because of your body trying to balance out the difference in pressure. You can try a sterile ear plug or a good pair of headphone that can minimize the discomfort. The only time when you must try to avoid air travel is if there is severe fluid accumulation behind your ear drums as there can be chances of rupturing your ear drum and consequently bleeding from your ears.
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While Suffering From Bone Infection Since 11 Months Is It Safe To Fly?
Hello, Thanks for your question and I can understand your concern. Despite the typo, I can figure out that you are talking about a persistent ear bone infection. It would have been more helpful if you have mentioned your age and sex. Travelling by flight with an active ear infection can be uncomfortable especially if there is fluid accumulated behind your tympanic membranes/ ear drums. The answer to your question would be yes you can fly; however, you must remember that there a chances where you might feel very uncomfortable during take offs and landings. This is because of your body trying to balance out the difference in pressure. You can try a sterile ear plug or a good pair of headphone that can minimize the discomfort. The only time when you must try to avoid air travel is if there is severe fluid accumulation behind your ear drums as there can be chances of rupturing your ear drum and consequently bleeding from your ears.