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How to safely fly with a three-month-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to fly with my three-month-old infant. What are the precautions to be taken while flying? Should I carry any medications with me? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can understand the sensitivity of the situation here. If your infant is on no medications and has no allergies or disease, there is no need to worry about it. No special precautions are needed in that case. I recommend that Acetaminophen ... Read Full »
I have a urinary tract infection. What precautions can I take as I am planning to travel?
Query: Hello doctor,I think I have a urinary tract infection. I am wondering what I should do as I am traveling abroad. Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Urinary tract infection can cause increased frequency and urgency of urination. In addition, pain in the bladder and a burning sensation while passing urine are the symptoms of urinary tract infections. Enlarged prostate, which can start at th... Read Full »
Low-lying placenta at 19 weeks. Is it safe to fly with this condition?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in my 19th week of pregnancy and yesterday, I came to know through the scan that my placenta is anterior low lying, that is, 0.75 inches beyond the os. I have a flying travel planed on 25th this month and I fly back on the 9th. Is it safe to travel? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are in your 19th week of gestation with a low lying placenta (just 0.75 inches from the os - placental margin). Ideally, 1 inch from os is considered safe. So, flight travel or any other mode is not recommended in your case presently . Also, an absolute no to int... Read Full »
Tips to keep in mind before flying with your baby.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to fly my three months old infant on June 27th. What are the precautions to be taken while flying? Should I carry any medications with me?Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually infants are more vulnerable for flight related issues. They may appear anxious and irritable due to change in height. Main issues are nausea, vomiting and eustachian tube blockage. Precautions to be taken while flying: Ensure that your baby does not have URI ... Read Full »