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Is Flying Safe While Suffering From Vertigo?

hello! our 21 yr old son was diagnosed on Friday with vertigo. We took 2 days to drive from upstate NY to NC and since we have been here he is doing pretty well. He is on a med ( meclizine) & takes it 2x a day. He is set out to fly back home to college tomorrow (3 short flights) and we just wanted to know if this is recommended. Thank you!
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Hello

yes, he can take short flights, but continue medications as advised. Generally vertigo is not a major concern in short flights. During fly, try to avoid stress, drink lot of fluids. Along with that don't move head spontaneously.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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Is Flying Safe While Suffering From Vertigo?

Hello yes, he can take short flights, but continue medications as advised. Generally vertigo is not a major concern in short flights. During fly, try to avoid stress, drink lot of fluids. Along with that don t move head spontaneously. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician