Inner-ear infections

EAR INFECTIONS & PAIN ON BOARD

First Published 4-9-06 in the Jet Smart Newsletter

"Diana Fairechild's Jet Smart is a result of her own experience with flight-induced maladies. This book is a blessing in disguise because she has had to suffer a long recovery in order to offer sound advice to her readers." -Faye Chambers, The Direct Issue

"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

"Certainly your work is going to ultimately protect thousands of people on airlines all over the world." -George Ewing, MD, letter to author

DEAR DIANA

"I have an inner ear infection and the doctor has told me not to fly for at least 10 days. Is this the proper advice? I must cancel a trip if this is so. Please advise me."--Aileen R

DIANA RESPONDS

Follow the advice of your doctor. He or she is right. You really should not fly with an inner ear infection.

Unfortunately, airline policies no longer accommodate sick passengers as far as waiving penalties for rerouting and flight changes due to illness, but I have written about a possible way around this that, hopefully will be useful to you.

With loving regards,
Diana Fairechild

DEAR DIANA

"Any certain section of the plane where you would have less chance of pain? Or is it the pressure of the cabin and any section could cause pain."-Neal

DIANA RESPONDS

I asked a pilot friend to answer your question. He is a captain on a 767 with a major international airline.

PILOT: "No, the pressure differences throughout the airplane should normally be so small no person could ever differentiate. A good question, though."

FROM READERS

"Jet Smarter is the Encyclopedia Britannica of air travel! Read it before you board an airplane -- then pack it in your carry-on. This book can save your health, maybe even your life! There are more dangers in flying than you ever dreamed of. It's all in Jet Smarter. The book is hard-hitting, in depth, comprehensive, full of solutions, entertaining, and often witty. It's a behind-the-scenes look from author Diana Fairechild, a savvy former flight attendant and now aviation health expert. Diana's advice on how to deal with flying is practical and useful. Her suggestions really work. It's obvious that she's been there, done that, and fixed that herself. Thanks to Jet Smarter, I can fly without being sick during and after the flight. I can think and work -- or play -- after flying instead of going straight to bed to recuperate. Now, instead of dreading the trip, I actually look forward to it."-Arlene Ashe, amazon.com

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