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Is Air Travel Safe While Suffering From Ear Infection?
Question: My 15 month old grandson has bronchiolitis and mild ear infections is it safe for him to take a 3 hour flight?
Brief Answer:
Better avoid as ear infection is not good during fight
Detailed Answer:
Hi....middle ear infection symptoms might get aggravated during pressure difference and cabkn pressure. I suggest you postpo the air travel.
As such Bronchiolitis is not a contraindication for air travel.
But if you feel you cannot avoid air travel, you better inform the cabin crew in advance.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Better avoid as ear infection is not good during fight
Detailed Answer:
Hi....middle ear infection symptoms might get aggravated during pressure difference and cabkn pressure. I suggest you postpo the air travel.
As such Bronchiolitis is not a contraindication for air travel.
But if you feel you cannot avoid air travel, you better inform the cabin crew in advance.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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