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| Most commonly, people flying from one part of the globe to the other suffer from what is called as jet lag (caused by time change, exhaustion). |
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| But there are also other maladies like colds and infections, dehydration, gastrointestinal discomfort and other such related symptoms that can create problems. |
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| Then there is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is caused due to prolonged. Women taking the pill or undergoing hormone replacement therapy, anyone who has had a recent leg operation or who suffers from varicose veins and obese people are very susceptible to this disease. |
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| Scientists now think one in 30 airline passengers develop DVT. Although most clots dissolve naturally during the flight, 10 per cent are thought to be potentially fatal. |
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| Early warning symptoms of DVT include localised tenderness or redness, sudden pain or swelling, fever, a sudden, unexplained cough or a rapid heart beat. |
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The must dos
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| Always try to get an aisle seat so that your movement is not restricted. |
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| Also, if you check in earlier, there is a greater possibility to get a seat in the first row of the economy section where there is more leg room - these are called bulk head seats. |
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| Studies have shown that there is less carbon dioxide (the main cause for nausea, weakness and headaches) in the forward seats. |
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| There are also the seats near the emergency exits which offer more space, but you must be prepared to open the emergency doors if required. |
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| If you get ear ache while flying, sucking on a sweet always helps especially during take off and landing. |
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| If that does not work, try keeping your mouth closed and sealing your nose with your thumb and forefinger. |
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| Then blow through your nose. This should ease the blocked feeling. |
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| Wear flat soled, comfortable shoes that are soft, will keep your feet warm and can be loosened. Wearing such shoes also prevents the chances of swelling in the feet. |
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| If you have to use the washroom, get up and walk to the wash room furthest from your seat once the seat belt sign is off, so that you can exercise those numb leg muscles. |
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| While walking regulate your breathing, it will make you feel better. |
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| Wear baggy clothes made from natural fibres, that are not tight around the waist, chest, allow you to breathe and sit comfortably. |
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Also do not wear socks that have tight elastics and once you
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