Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 I took flue medicine (thra-flue) for almost a year and a half until, I found out what the problem was. It could have been two years. I never get my tube between my inner ear and back of my throat to stay open. It finally popped open on the way back from Washington DC, about six hours in the air. I was told that the fresh air entering the plane is heated, or dried as it goes through the engine, to eliminate the C02 that we put out. Although I still have problems with the sinuses the tube will now clear, as it was like I was scuba diving for the previous two years. I understand the concern for not being able to equalize and the injured inner ear. It can be very painful. If you can equalize the pressure you should be ok, just make sure you try drying the sinus out before attempting to make a long journey. > I had an anaphylactic reaction three years ago after a month-long > exposure to mold/mildew/sewage contaminated records at the office. > Tried going back to work at four separate locations, but had severe > reactions each time and can no longer work. > > I continue to have reactions without any rhyme or reason; this > restaurant, not that; this store, not that one; this house not okay > this one is, etc etc etc > > I would very much like to do a little traveling but the idea of being > 30000 feet in the air with only my epipen breathing in God only knows > what is a bit frightening. My allergist says if I took prednisone the > night before I'd " probably " be okay. I don't like the other side > of " probably. " > > Has anyone had a similar experience and been okay with flying?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Just wear a NIOSH N95 fine particle mask (3M 8710 or Gerson 1710) available in most hardware stores. You should have nothing to worry about (except the stares of others, which isn't really much of a concern). JM tis_herself_sheila wrote: I had an anaphylactic reaction three years ago after a month-long exposure to mold/mildew/sewage contaminated records at the office. Tried going back to work at four separate locations, but had severe reactions each time and can no longer work. I continue to have reactions without any rhyme or reason; this restaurant, not that; this store, not that one; this house not okay this one is, etc etc etc I would very much like to do a little traveling but the idea of being 30000 feet in the air with only my epipen breathing in God only knows what is a bit frightening. My allergist says if I took prednisone the night before I'd "probably" be okay. I don't like the other side of "probably." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Jeff, If she has multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), will this mask filter out any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which may affect her on the plane? Jeff May wrote: Just wear a NIOSH N95 fine particle mask (3M 8710 or Gerson 1710) available in most hardware stores. You should have nothing to worry about (except the stares of others, which isn't really much of a concern). JM tis_herself_sheila wrote: I had an anaphylactic reaction three years ago after a month-long exposure to mold/mildew/sewage contaminated records at the office. Tried going back to work at four separate locations, but had severe reactions each time and can no longer work. I continue to have reactions without any rhyme or reason; this restaurant, not that; this store, not that one; this house not okay this one is, etc etc etc I would very much like to do a little traveling but the idea of being 30000 feet in the air with only my epipen breathing in God only knows what is a bit frightening. My allergist says if I took prednisone the night before I'd "probably" be okay. I don't like the other side of "probably." FAIR USE NOTICE:This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Joe, The 3M 8710 mask consists of a very fine fiberglass mat safely encased in cotton. The cellulose fibers in the mask have some absorptive capacity for VOC but only short term. I have used the mask in fragranced rooms where I don't have to spend much time, but it will not work for a long plane trip. (I never go anywhere without these masks!) On the other hand, there are disposable charcoal masks that might serve both purposes. I recall recently seeing that less than 10% of people have colds in the winter, but for people that have been on an airplane within the previous week, the number goes up to 20%. The cellulose in the mask absorbs exhaled moisture and releases it back into the inhaled air, moistening it and making it that much easier (and safer) to breathe on the plane. JM Joe Klein wrote: Jeff, If she has multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), will this mask filter out any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which may affect her on the plane? Jeff May wrote: Just wear a NIOSH N95 fine particle mask (3M 8710 or Gerson 1710) available in most hardware stores. You should have nothing to worry about (except the stares of others, which isn't really much of a concern). JM tis_herself_sheila wrote: I had an anaphylactic reaction three years ago after a month-long exposure to mold/mildew/sewage contaminated records at the office. Tried going back to work at four separate locations, but had severe reactions each time and can no longer work. I continue to have reactions without any rhyme or reason; this restaurant, not that; this store, not that one; this house not okay this one is, etc etc etc I would very much like to do a little traveling but the idea of being 30000 feet in the air with only my epipen breathing in God only knows what is a bit frightening. My allergist says if I took prednisone the night before I'd "probably" be okay. I don't like the other side of "probably." FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 > Joe, > > The 3M 8710 mask consists of a very fine fiberglass mat safely > encased in cotton. The cellulose fibers in the mask have some > absorptive capacity for VOC but only short term. I have used the mask > in fragranced rooms where I don't have to spend much time, but it will > not work for a long plane trip. (I never go anywhere without these > masks!) On the other hand, there are disposable charcoal masks that > might serve both purposes. > I'm very grateful to everyone who took the time to respond to my question about the safety of air travel after anaphylaxis and continuing random reactions. The travel I have in mind is from Boston to California. Given the distance,would you think better safe than sorry with regard to use of the masks? Thanks again, Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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