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does anyone know where I can get a flight hypoxia test please. I’m located in Wiltshire. Thank you

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I would ask your gp x

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PaulineHM

Your local district general hospital may still offer them, you can ask your GP to refer you otherwise it’s a private test from somewhere as close to home as is available.

Go well

Pauline

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Bevvy

Your gp will have the knowledge of 1. If you need to take the test and 2. Where it can be obtained either through an NHS referral or privately.

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janice01

I'd be interested to know that too.I've not been affected by short-haul journeys home or away... but I've been nervous of them when unwell...

Do you have an oxyometor (thing that goes on your finger to give 02 sats?

I like to keep mine above 90%. And wouldn't fly if it was below when in a sitting pisition or laying around.

Good luck... J.

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