Number 4: Advice on Air Travel for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions

The development of commercial air travel has allowed safe and convenient travel to almost all parts of the world. For patients with chronic respiratory conditions, current proactive attitudes, coupled with advances in drug therapy, oxygen delivery systems and rehabilitation programs, have resulted...

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Main Author: Dale Lien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2000-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/654979
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spelling doaj-bfaf369b0116491691754feae21ed8482021-07-02T07:08:29ZengHindawi LimitedCanadian Respiratory Journal1198-22412000-01-017431031210.1155/2000/654979Number 4: Advice on Air Travel for Patients with Chronic Respiratory ConditionsDale LienThe development of commercial air travel has allowed safe and convenient travel to almost all parts of the world. For patients with chronic respiratory conditions, current proactive attitudes, coupled with advances in drug therapy, oxygen delivery systems and rehabilitation programs, have resulted in many more of us being able to experience the freedom of air travel. When planning for commercial air travel, patients with chronic respiratory disorders must be aware that they are subject to more potential difficulties. However, proper understanding of the problems that may be encountered, coupled with advanced planning and preparation, should minimize any problems.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/654979
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description The development of commercial air travel has allowed safe and convenient travel to almost all parts of the world. For patients with chronic respiratory conditions, current proactive attitudes, coupled with advances in drug therapy, oxygen delivery systems and rehabilitation programs, have resulted in many more of us being able to experience the freedom of air travel. When planning for commercial air travel, patients with chronic respiratory disorders must be aware that they are subject to more potential difficulties. However, proper understanding of the problems that may be encountered, coupled with advanced planning and preparation, should minimize any problems.
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