1. What can I do about jet lag?
Get plenty of sleep before you leave, don’t drink a lot of alcohol, eat well-balanced meals, avoid overeating, exercise as much as you can on your trip, use sleep medicines for only a few days.
2. How to ease pain in my ears?
If your ears hurt when you fly, try taking a decongestant medicine (such as pseudoephedrine) before you get on the plane. You can also swallow often and chew gum during the flight. Babies can suck on bottles or a pacifier during the flight.
3. What else should I do?
Even healthy people can get blood clots in their legs after long flights. Try to walk every now and then during your flight. It’s dangerous to fly immediately after scuba diving. You’ll need to wait 12 to 24 hours after diving. Ask your doctor or diving authorities for guidelines on flying after scuba diving.
4. While you’re traveling try to avoid taking overcrowded transportation. Try not to ride in vehicles without safety belts. Wear a helmet if you’ll be riding a motorcycle. Try to avoid driving at night or in unfamiliar areas without local help and directions.
Source: OC Health
Hello Dr. Bob,
ReplyDeleteYour information on not traveling after scuba diving was very helpful. Many times we have been on vacation scuba diving....then we had to travel.
So, I will refrain from doing that in the future.
Thank you for your informative post!
Pete Baca
The Car Enthusiast Online
I don't travel alot, but this is wonderful info for people who do!! Thanks Dr. Bob
ReplyDeleteHi Pete,
ReplyDeleteGlad to help out! I hope all is well with you.
Please come back to my blog.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bob Moulas
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI hope you will get to travel more in the future, because it can be life changing! I hope my information will inspire you. Reach for the stars, but always keep grounded. Ha!
Thank you,
Dr. Bob Moulas