Air travel with a cold - any advice?

I have heard that it is not always a good idea to travel by air when
you have a cold.

Unfortunately, I can't avoid a particular trip from Sydney to Melbourne
and return.

Any general advice from anyone who has travelled with a cold?

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I have heard that it is not always a good idea to travel by air when
you have a cold.

Unfortunately, I can't avoid a particular trip from Sydney to Melbourne
and return.

Any general advice from anyone who has travelled with a cold?


If you are worried by equalising your ears, this should only be a problem if
your sinuses are congested. Most cold medicines contain decongestants and
should fix the problem.

However, if these don't work, buy a cold preparation containing the drug
psuedo-ephedrine. These are available without prescription, but must be
purchased over the pharmacists counter and you will need to provide ID (its
a precursor to amphetamine production, so they keep records for legal
reasons). I have used it on a few occassions for scuba diving, where being
able to equalisie your ear pressure is critical. Take 60 mgs and you will be
fine.

On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:40:17 +1000, "Peter Webb"
wrote:


wrote in message
roups.com...
I have heard that it is not always a good idea to travel by air when
you have a cold.

Unfortunately, I can't avoid a particular trip from Sydney to Melbourne
and return.

Any general advice from anyone who has travelled with a cold?


If you are worried by equalising your ears, this should only be a problem if
your sinuses are congested. Most cold medicines contain decongestants and
should fix the problem.

However, if these don't work, buy a cold preparation containing the drug
psuedo-ephedrine. These are available without prescription, but must be
purchased over the pharmacists counter and you will need to provide ID (its
a precursor to amphetamine production, so they keep records for legal
reasons). I have used it on a few occassions for scuba diving, where being
able to equalisie your ear pressure is critical. Take 60 mgs and you will be
fine.

Provided off course you don't have heart condition

You should check this witha doctor, not online !!!!!!

On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:40:17 +1000, "Peter Webb"
wrote:

If you are worried by equalising your ears, this should only be a problem if
your sinuses are congested. Most cold medicines contain decongestants and
should fix the problem.

However, if these don't work, buy a cold preparation containing the drug
psuedo-ephedrine. These are available without prescription, but must be
purchased over the pharmacists counter and you will need to provide ID (its
a precursor to amphetamine production, so they keep records for legal
reasons). I have used it on a few occassions for scuba diving, where being
able to equalisie your ear pressure is critical. Take 60 mgs and you will be
fine.

I once flew from Athens to Johannesberg, with a quick stop in Mombasa.
I had an awful cold all the way and equalisation was very difficult
and at times the pain was extreme. I would recommend avoiding flying
if you can, which in this case clearly you can't but take note of
advice about decongestants because you will need them.