The last few times that I have flown on an airplane I have gotten different kinds of infections that include fevers. About a year ago I flew on a plane and got 2 different infections which lowered my immune system a lot. Then I got Bronchitis on top of the infections and got stuck in the hospital for my vacation and now I am worried about flying again this summer.
You would probably get more useful tips if you put this in the travel section, but I don’t know if YA allows you to edit the category.
Bring your own pillow or neck pillow. Bring your own little blanket and try to dress in warm clothing. Never use the airline blanket or pillow unless it is fresh and plastic wrapped.
Turn OFF the air vent! Why have other peoples recycled breath blowing directly into your face? The guy in the very back of the plane coughing his head off might as well be in the seat next to you.
Bring a little bottle of hand sanitizer to use when you get back to your seat. I’m not a germ phobe and never use the stuff except on airplanes.
If you remove your shoes for sleeping be sure to slip them back on before using the lavatory. Airplane lavatories are, unfortunately, disgusting (even in first class).
Drink lots of water starting the day before your flight and again after you reach your destination. Don’t drink too much alcohol so your body is as strong as possible.
I travel all the time, and I have learned these tips after many illnesses!
#1 by lilly on July 9th, 2009
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you should go see a docter about it
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#2 by Andrea C on July 9th, 2009
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Dont go on an Airplane then…. Or ask a doctor. If they dont know ask them to do some tests and try to find out or look it up on Google
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#3 by Lora on July 9th, 2009
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You would probably get more useful tips if you put this in the travel section, but I don’t know if YA allows you to edit the category.
Bring your own pillow or neck pillow. Bring your own little blanket and try to dress in warm clothing. Never use the airline blanket or pillow unless it is fresh and plastic wrapped.
Turn OFF the air vent! Why have other peoples recycled breath blowing directly into your face? The guy in the very back of the plane coughing his head off might as well be in the seat next to you.
Bring a little bottle of hand sanitizer to use when you get back to your seat. I’m not a germ phobe and never use the stuff except on airplanes.
If you remove your shoes for sleeping be sure to slip them back on before using the lavatory. Airplane lavatories are, unfortunately, disgusting (even in first class).
Drink lots of water starting the day before your flight and again after you reach your destination. Don’t drink too much alcohol so your body is as strong as possible.
I travel all the time, and I have learned these tips after many illnesses!
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Very , Very frequent flier!
#4 by dardar on July 9th, 2009
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don’t fly, use other means of transportation
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#5 by TravelBug on July 9th, 2009
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Three things:
- At the drug store, pick up a bottle of the stuff that keeps your nasal passages hydrated. This will help stop you from picking up some of the germs.
- About three days before you leave, start taking a product called Cold FX. This stuff is magic and will keep you from getting sick or minimize the infection if you do get sick. Continue taking this either until you are back home or for three days after your flight and repeat for return flight.
- Be religious about hygiene to the point of being neurotic while you’re on the plane. Use hand sanitizer, turn off the air vent and do not touch your face with your hands the entire time. As soon as you get off the plane, wash your hands and face thouroughly.
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