Airline Passengers Express Concern About Vein Problems During Holiday Travel
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recent opinion article brought up an issue that many holiday travelers are concerned about: vein problems caused by lack of circulation during long airline flights. The opinion article gives a great history of the battle between the airlines and travelers who are concerned about deep vein thrombosis caused by the packed conditions on airplanes.
The author of the article pointed out that although the courts have ruled in favor of the airlines in these issues, it would benefit travelers to have the airlines be required to issue warnings about the risk of blood clotting in the legs during long flights. Since the airlines aren't required to issue such a warning, it's important that you take the research into your own hands when preparing for holiday travel.
Compression stockings are one of the most frequently-recommended tools for decreasing your risks. However, you should remember that to be effective, compression stockings
must be the right size. Go to a doctor who can provide you with a prescription for the right fit. Also remember to exercise your legs during long flights and try to book layovers that will let you get off the plane and walk around.
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