Flying

[House1]

I am going to Fly to Ireland on the 13th February so now thinking about do i go or not i have Bronchiectasis

[Hidden]

Hi House1

I have lifelong bronch. I am 69. I fly anywhere I wish with no problems. I flew to the US and back this summer.on a long haul flight I try to get near the loo because as the pressurisation kicks in it loosens all of the gunkand a good clear out follows.Feel marvellous for days afterwards!Enjoy your time in Ireland.

[House1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you i am going x

[Hidden]

I am wondering if you are doubtful of going to Ireland because of the corona virus. I would wear a mask in the airport but I would think that Ireland wouldn’t be a risk. It is not at the top of the Chinese visiting list whereas Stratford upon Avon is!

[House1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you i will wear a mask x

[James48 in reply to Hidden]

It's reported that face masks are of little use against airborne bacteria or viruses. They might help a bit in the case of the splash of people coughing and sneezing.

bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344

[Hidden in reply to James48]

Well that’s what I would be wearing it for. Better than not. There is one for sale on amazon with a valve which is supposed to be very effective. As for me, until our country get a handle on the thousands of tourists from the far east who are milling around our tourist centres I am withdrawing from my volunteer guiding job.

[watergazer]

Should have no problems with that. I have asthma and bronch and have flown to the other side of the world. Make sure you take some meds with you as I have found I can sometimes pick up infections on very short haul. Be prepared. x

[House1 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you i will x