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Is Air Travel Safe After Recovering From Pneumonia?

Hi Doctor My Mother in Law (68 years) caught Pneumonia and is recovering well. Presently on antibiotics. Returned to normal temperature after one day of antibiotic. Cough has not fully cured. Is it safe to have air travel( 4 hours) after 5 days. Thanks Vipin
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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It is safe to air travel especially since she has improved and already finished 5 days of antibiotics.

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Dr.Lekshmi
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Is Air Travel Safe After Recovering From Pneumonia?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern It is safe to air travel especially since she has improved and already finished 5 days of antibiotics. Regards Dr.Lekshmi