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| "Low cabin air pressure, dehydration from extremely
dry air, and low oxygen contribute further to the propensity for forming
DVTs, according to Diana Fairechild, author of Jet Smarter: The Air Traveler's
Rx, Fairechild's book and Website offer countless tips gleaned from 21
years as a flight attendant and her own experience with a near-fatal DVT."
-Travel America magazine |
| "With a sense of humor she skillfully weaves into
the prose, Fairechild offers a wide range of ideas for dealing with jetlag...
for veteran crew as well as for the infrequent flyer." -Georgia Nielsen,
Air Reporter |
| "Aviation expert and author Diana Fairechild explains
how recycled air on planes contributes to air rage and in spreading infectious
diseases like the flu and TB." -Art Bell, Coast to Coast
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| "Diana Fairechild is a natural born healer. She
was put on Earth to help millions of people. I really truly feel that
Diana's motivation is to educate us, the people who fly--who could die
on airplanes." -Uri Geller, Psychic |
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In-flight
low air pressure puts passengers at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
Airplane cabin pressure
is significantly lower than the air pressure where most people normally
live and work. When we fly, this onboard low air pressure causes swelling
in our veins. Ever notice that it's a little harder to put your shoes back
on if you slip them off in flight? Now you know why.
The reduced air pressure
isn't necessarily a problem by itself, but when you add dehydration, which results from the extremely
dry cabin air, the low oxygen in the cabin, and the lack of movement or exercise
that automatically accompanies sitting for hours and hours during long-distance
air travel, you have a set of conditions with a propensity for deadly DVT.
There are no authoritative
statistics on how many air travelers die from DVT every year.
DVT strikes down both the
physically fit and those in poor shape, males and females, and the young
and the old. At least one DVT sufferer in ten dies.
DVT ALMOST KILLED
ME
When I was in my early
twenties, I nearly died from DVT. It started with an injury to my calf as
I was boarding a plane, then my leg swelled up, and a few weeks later I
would have died had I not arrived at the Emergency Room in time.
This is what's scary about
DVT. The blood clot can enter your lungs many weeks after flying. Once it
does, only quick medical attention can save you.
Through this experience
and ongoing research, I have developed preventative steps that air travelers
can take to reduce their risks of developing deep vein thrombosis. These
natural healing protocols are what I used during the two decades that I
continued to work as a flight attendant after my DVT-related brush with
death, and what I continue to use now to prevent another occurrence of DVT.
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RELATED PAGES
Diana's Bio
Expert witness
Radio interview re: DVT
Bill of Rights |
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FROM
READERS
"Thank you for an
outstanding web page. I suffered a pulmonary embolism on a flight. Being
fit and healthy I never considered the possiblity, however I did find the
air rather stuffy and had no clue about hydrating. After that traumatic
experience, I was fearful of flying. Your web page was sent to me by a friend
from Australia. Though I have done a fair bit of research into prevention
of DVT, your site offers a unique approach that is very helpful. The exercises
in your DVT Report are wonderful. I want to
congratulate you on your dedication. Keep up the great work!" -Anna
-Maree Munro (South Africa)
"I,
like you, am concerned with DVT. On my last flight the airline magazine
told the passengers to walk around to help avoid DVT. However, in another
piece of airline literature the passengers were told not to block the aisles
or to stand around. ???? We are being sent a mixed message, much to our
danger. Keep up the good work." -Caroline Caldwell |