Doctor explained which diseases make it better to avoid air travel

International medical experts warn: air travel creates extreme stress on the body, which can pose a serious danger to people with certain diseases. This was reported by Dr. Ekaterina Kashukh, an expert from the well-known laboratory "Gemotest" in an interview for RT.

According to the specialist, patients with severe acute otitis are categorically not recommended to fly. Sharp pressure changes during ascent or descent of the aircraft can cause rupture of the eardrum and hemorrhage into the ear cavity.

Air travel poses a particular danger to passengers with decompensated cardiovascular diseases. The medical expert emphasizes that severe hypertensive disease during flight significantly increases the probability of a hypertensive crisis, and in some cases can lead to stroke or heart attack.

Kashukh specifically noted temporary restrictions for patients who have experienced serious cardiovascular events. Air travel is strictly prohibited for three to four weeks after myocardial infarction and for two months after ischemic stroke.

Absolute contraindications for air travel also include pneumothorax, certain post-operative conditions and injuries.