[Travel and chronic respiratory insufficiency].
Changes in climate, altitude and lifestyle during travel confronts patients presenting chronic respiratory insufficiency with special problems. A major challenge is related to high altitude during air travel. To limit risks, a preflight examination is necessary to ascertain respiratory status. Patients requiring oxygen therapy must ensure availability both during the flight and at the destination. Patients with asthma or chronic bronchitis must bring along a sufficient supply of usual inhalers. All patients should carry a doctor's letter describing their condition and listing medications. Using these elementary precautions, patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency can safely enjoy sightseeing and outdoor leisure activities.
Bonnet
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Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Laveran, Marseille, France.
Marotel
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Miltgen
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N'Guyen
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Cuguilliere
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L'Her
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D000531:Altitude; D002980:Climate; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014195:Travel
Le voyage de l'insuffisant respiratoire chronique.