We recently made a vacation trip to
Huatulco, Mexico (Western Mexico south of Puerto Vallarta). As we were
preparing for our trip, I read an interesting article on Yahoo news about scary
health effects of flying. According to
the Yahoo Travel article, a serious result of flying in an airplane is
dehydration. The air inside an airplane
can be as low as 10 %. Our bodies are
comfortable at 50%. This low humidity
level can cause all kinds of dehydration side effects: headache, thirst, reduced urination,
constipation. Dry sinuses, noses and
throats can result and make a person more susceptible to infections.
What can we do to avoid dehydration
during flights? Drink plenty of
water. Begin before the flight and
continue to drink water during the flight.
Drinks which contain caffeine such as sodas, coffee, and tea can
contribute to dehydration. Alcohol
drinks can contribute to dehydration also.
After I got home from our trip, I
really noticed that my body was dehydrated.
I’ve been drinking extra water, using saline nose spray and artificial
tears to add fluids to my head. I think
I am making progress on recovery.
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