Air travel after lung surgery

Air travel after lung surgery is safe  (J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May;153(5):1191-1196) .

Respect the following tips:

  • Don’t travel alone.
  • To reduce the risk of blood clots, walk every hour during your trip and drink plenty of water.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing.
  • If you have problems getting enough oxygen, consider traveling with a portable oxygen tank.