Travel - long flight

[anonymous]

Hi, I will be traveling to London and Zurich next week and wanted to know if anyone has had experience with flying for a long period of time- Did you request oxygen on the plane?
I don't normally use oxygen but one of the CF nurses suggested I may want to-

Any thoughts?

 

[NoExcuses]

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[anonymous]

Thanks for the info. I have a doctors appt tomorrow so I will ask them about that test. My O2 Sat is usually around 97 or 98.

One more question- How did you travel with your Pulmozyne? (if you are on it?)

 

[LouLou]

hmm... maybe that's why I can always sleep so well on a plane. maybe I'm not getting enough O2. I doubt it though since I have 98 sat's. When I fly I wear a mask because it always seemed like I'd get sick when I flew.

 

[NoExcuses]

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[anonymous]

When I travel with pulmozym I usually put it in a small thermal lunch bag with a small ice pack. Works well.

 

[anonymous]

Drink a ton of water before and during the flight.

 

[gsplover]

When other CFers travel do you bring your Vest? I have heard of others that don't. I always do but it is pain to carry around and it seems to get banged around during the fight.

 

[anonymous]

I usually rely on my Flutter, and try and exercise a bit while I am on vacation-

 

[NoExcuses]

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[Ruby]

I always use a salt water nasal wash to keep my sinuses clean throughout the flight cos this is were the infections picked up on planes tend to start. I use it about three times on a flight and I wear a mask.

 

[NoExcuses]

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[Scarlett81]

I would reiterate-drink tons of water. Keep washing your hands, carry antibacterial wipes for after you touch handrails or anything else dirty, and to wipe the table tray in front of you.

And what helps me too alot is using Airborne. I drop it in a bottle of water and drink the whole thing on the way to the airport. And then when I'm in the plane I do another one. They work very well for me.

Have a great trip!

 

[CowTown]

If you don't normally use oxygen then I wouldn't imagine you'd need it on the plane. I don't use it and I've never had a problem on flights as long as 16 hours. Especially if you're flying overnight, you'll probably just sleep most the way.

Have fun!

Bring warm, fuzzy, soft socks to wear instead of keeping your shoes on the whole ride. Nice and comfy!

 

[anonymous]

Thanks for all of your replys and advice!!!

 

[anonymous]

Hi,
I just got back from a trip actually. As of sept when i was sick i started using O2 at night. My SATS during the day are 97, 98, when I am well, but my O2 sat in the air drops to 88-89-90, and lower if i get up and move around (this is only at the highest altitude). I was definitely flying for at least 2 years like this, but i just didnt know i needed it. I guess it explains why i never felt that great after flights. You might want it if you dont care, and i bet you will feel good afterwards.

Everyone sat drops on a plane- my parents today are totally healthy and my mom's dropped to 94 and my dad's to 91! (ok maybe he needs to be a little healthier...but they dont have CF!) I personally get embarrased by it, but hey, its my life and health and thats something i have to get over. People just look at me because they dont understand why a normal healthy looking 22 year old has 02, they expect an old lady.

I would recommend it if you think you might feel better- if not dont worry

Caitlin