It is just coincidence or a direct cause and effect that I suffered a really bad sore throat on the return flight to Scotland and a not so acute sore throat on the flight back to California? This time it cleared in a couple of days. Both flights were full up and over heated, (previous flights were half empty and it suffer no ill health effects). Is this the reason? Was there a back ground virus in my system waiting it's opportunity to strike?
More importantly, my lifestyle dictates that I will have many more such flights to take and I would like to minimize the risk of developing a killer sore throat in the future.
Should I eat better, rest better pre flight, during the flight, after the flight? Sleep better? Try and find a flight that will be less full? Surely, other regular long haul flyers have got good tips on what keeps them healthy during flights and is there any medical research on this topic to consider?
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Amazing you should say this. I have had 3 sore throats (with swollen tonsils) from flying in the last 9 months.
I have also been wondering if I have a dormant virus that somehow grabs its opportunity to take hold when I fly.
The really weird thing is how it feels like it will turn into a full-blown illness, but then it somehow disappears a couple of days later and I feel fine.
Further to this, I have been advised to use a product such as "Vicks First Defence", which is a nasal spray to use BEFORE flying to protect you from germs on flights.
I too, have this same issue. I will get the same sore throat for a day or two after getting off my return flights.
I found, however, that when I was traveling a lot (at least once a month) that it did not seem to happen.
I have always assumed that it was just the dehumidified air in the plane and I would get used to it after several flights in a short period of time.I would turn off the blower above me and try to breathe almost entirely through my nose.
I guess I will try the "First Defense," as well, to see if it helps. Thanks, and I hope it subsides for you.
I got back yesterday from a cross-country flight and have a sore throat and runny, irritated nasal passages. The symptoms started on the flight -- eyes and nose running, throat beginning to get sore. I don't think I have a cold -- feels different. This has happened to me before on a long flight. I've been looking on the net for more information, but this is the first blog I've found that even touches on it -- does anyone have further info, especially how this can be prevented next time -- other than First Defense -- because I don't think this is a bug. Thanks!
I've had exactly the same experience. I recently flew from Australia to the UK and back and got a sore throat and irritate nasal passage for several days after both trips. It feels different from a cold but is still very unpleasant - my throat seems almost closed and it is very hard to swallow, as well as being very painful. Also, I sneeze a lot but don't need to keep blowing my nose as I would with a cold. Strange...
It is probably not due to a virus but rather to the dry air in the plane.
I have been told to take a little pot of Vaseline and keep applying to the inside of your nostrils to keep from drying out as well as using a nasal spray
Unfortunately i have had the exaxt same problem,flew from turkey to UK on Sunday and it is now basically Friday and my throat still has a killer pain. Doesnt seem to be an end to it
This week I flew out twice within 48 hours and woke up the day after my return flight with some nausea and feeling like I got hit by a truck. I now have a sore throat but it doesn't feel like I'm sick, as I still have normal energy aside from feeling gross because of throat pain. I've also been sneezing a LOT, over 10 times today at least which is not normal for me. (I don't really have problems with allergies) No runny nose, no temperature, just irritated nasal passages and swollen tonsils. I'm thinking these are side effects of jet lag?
Also, I recommend Emergen-C to help speed up recovery time, or for use before a flight. Usually works like a charm.
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