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Is Air Travel Safe In A Person Treating For Myelodysplastic Syndromes?

My Mom has MDS. Currently only affecting her red blood cells. She receives 1 unit of blood every two weeks. The day before her transfsion, her RBC is usually around 84-85. She would like to take one last vacation to the Carribbean for one week. I would travel with her. Question: would it be safe(r) for her to fly if she has a transfusion the day before she boards the plane and returns a week later?
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She has myelodysplastic syndrome. She is taking blood transfusion. If her other parameters are normal then there is no harm in air travel. She can go for it.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
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Is Air Travel Safe In A Person Treating For Myelodysplastic Syndromes?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has myelodysplastic syndrome. She is taking blood transfusion. If her other parameters are normal then there is no harm in air travel. She can go for it. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.