In article <trudygDBzsFG.K8G at netcom.com>, trudyg at netcom.com (Trudy) writes:
> Can cabin pressure or other issues from flying affect ones neurological
> status when already altered. Specifically, generalized encephalopathy,
STUFF DELETED....
(sorry for my previous followup, no coffee this morning... or maybe
a meteor shower just hit... ( ;-D ) )
Trudy,
I have had training as a pilot only with Civil Air Patrol. I can tell you
that flight does drop the air pressure in the cabin, and therefore the
oxygen concentration going to the brain. I don't have details on how much
the pressure drops, tho. I'm very sure that they will provide a oxygen
mask for your daughter. I doubt that the pressure itself will do it,
and as always, check with your doctor about my suggestion. I don't know if
any drugs will have conflicts with oxygen useage. also, i'd suggest not
smoking next to your daughter if she does use the oxygen!!!!! ;-)
Jim
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