Low platelet count & air travel

[WaleedAl-Saadi]

Old man, 70 years, immunocompromised because of chemotherapy, can he travel via aeroplane for 1:20 hour only?

Or there is a risk of bleeding??

[Lynwoodley]

You need to ask your consultant as everybody is different I'm not a bleeder and just have ITP but my consultant doesn't want me to fly if count under 40 but I fly for 13 hours

[Pollyangel]

I agree with Lynwoodley's reply... you need to check with your consultant.

Hopefully you'll be well enough to travel. x

[sailor]

If you look at the ITP Support Association web site, there is a report regarding flying from an eminent ITP specialist in the UK. Personally,I am not a bleeder andI have flown all over the world with a steady count of 10 and not worried. Hope this helps.

[ITPAffecty]

I have flown many a times for more than 16hr in a stretch with less than 10k count to. Not sure if age is a concern, please check with your doctor once. When I had tooth extraction, my doctor wasnt letting me fly for initial 15 days.

[Icyy]

Similar question, count consistent below 10 for two years, taking no medication/treatment. The most recent count was 1. Will it be a problem to travel by air for 12 hours? Does anyone has experience?