Precautions for airplane travel

Travel by air is fast and comfortable, in the case of physical permission, the plane is the preferred mode of transport for many people, so how much do you know about the precautions to take by air?

How to do if you get airsick and vomit: take medication in advance

Most people have experienced airsickness, common symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc., but different people with different physiques react differently. The main methods of airsickness prevention and control are: 1. take airsickness medication at least half an hour before the plane takes off; 2. choose to gaze at still objects, such as look at distant clouds or mountains and rivers; 3. if the symptoms of airsickness are serious, it is best to take a supine position, so that the head is fixed, and massage the relevant points such as Nei Guan point, Hegu point and Feng Chi point to reduce the symptoms of airsickness.

How to do about joint pain: prepare a back pillow

If the flight time is long and you keep a sitting posture for a long time, the joints of the waist, legs, shoulders, neck and hands and feet will easily become sore and swollen and buckle, so you can prepare some small pillows for your neck, shoulders and waist to relieve the sore joints.

How to do about swollen legs and feet: wear large size shoes

Sitting in the airplane for too long can not exercise, venous reflux is blocked, metabolism decreases, water retention in the body, it is easy to appear the phenomenon of slight swelling of the hands and feet, so it is best to wear loose casual clothing and shoes to travel by air; best to choose shoes half a size larger than usual; pay attention to timely urination, never hold urine, resulting in the accumulation of water in the body.

How to do with headaches and weakness: relax and rest

When the plane is flying at high altitude, although the cabin is pressurized, but still can not maintain the same level of air pressure with the ground, the concentration of oxygen provided in the cabin is far less than the ground, so there may be headaches, weakness and chest tightness, the best when this reaction: relax and rest, increase sleep time; if anemia or cardiovascular disease patients, a comprehensive health check should be conducted before departure in order to confirm whether you can If you are anemic or have cardiovascular disease, you should have a comprehensive health check before departure to confirm whether you can take the plane. Patients with severe chest congestion and breathlessness should ask the flight attendants to provide oxygen supply equipment.

How to do with flatulence: avoid eating beans and beer

To avoid this phenomenon, it is best to avoid eating flatulent foods, such as beans, carbonated drinks, beer, etc., before the flight; it is best to try to eat the airline package provided on the plane.

What to do if your resistance decreases: supplement vitamin C and vitamin E

If the flight time is longer than 8 hours, the space inside the cabin is confined, which can easily increase the chance of allergies and infectious diseases, leading to colds, coughs and allergic diseases. To prevent this, you should pay attention to ensure sufficient sleep and normal diet to keep your body in the best condition; before and after the flight, you can properly supplement vitamin C and vitamin E to enhance resistance.