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my wife and I are going to Malta at easter I am asking if my wife with copd will be okay on this long flight should I be worried for her
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Youwill have to speak to your wife's GP or consultant. She might have to have a fit to fly test. This will determine whether she is fit to travel and whether she will need inflight oxygen. Often the usual standard is, SATS over 95 and the ability to walk 100m without breathlessness. For insurance purposes you might need a letter stating she is fit to fly.
I flew to Madeira early March, whilst still recovering from swine flu, chest infection and as always copd. We were flying with Easyjet who do not provide inflight oxygen I had to make my own arrangements PureO2 were brilliant.
Tel 0870 712 0202- Richard really knows what he is talking about.
Just a thought - if your wife is susceptible to infections, could you check on the air quality of the air in the cabin. I picked up a nasty infection years ago, which affected ny chest. A rescue pack of anti bs???
thanks for all your replys will get her to contact the doctors although she does not think she needs to, thank you all, its good to know we can all help each other.
I shall take my 1st Defence and puff up both nostrils before during and after my flight to Dubrovnik next week. I'll probably also wear some sort of scarf that I can quickly pull up over my nose n mouth if anyone so much as sniffs in my presence
I fly twice yearly to the USA. I have "low" COPD. I do exactly that peeg, it was recommended by my GP about 4 years ago and so far so good. Enjoy Dubrovnik !
I have RLD and my Lung consultant has said if I fly I have to be tested first to see if I will need O2.
thanks off cut will try and get her to go sees the nurse thursday she will get advice from her thank you for your info off cut keep batting
If you are flying with Air Malta through Heathrow there is not alot of Walking if you need help at the other end just tell the air crew and they will get assistance for you. the flight is about 3 hours so not too long. Take medication before you get on then your chest will be as clear as it can be. Being at 7000ft can cause some mild breathing discomfort for people ( me included) but it soon wears off as long as you take it easy. good luck with the flight best wishes
thank you hopetorun that sounds just the job and yes we are going air Malta from Heathrow so should be alright she feel a lot calmer now thanks again
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