Each year, hundreds of people are victims of thromboembolic disease during a trip of more than eight hours by plane.

Thromboembolic

The risk of thromboembolic disease and its forms

Each year, more than 150 000 passengers of any class are victims of cardio-pulmonary after more than eight hours by plane. This figure was revealed by a study conducted in 2003. With the increased autonomy of devices, this number continues to grow over the years. The risk of this occurrence is evident from four hours non-stop flight and reached its peak after eight hours. However, more and more flights today lasts 12 hours or 18 hours non-stop. In the same study, the risk of cardio-pulmonary most frequently is found to be pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis or “syndrome of economy class.” The first occurs when a blood clot blocks the pulmonary arterial system, while the other is characterized by migration of a clot network to lower limb artery of the lung.

How to limit the risk of thromboembolic disease?

Affecting passengers of all classes, both risks of cardio-pulmonary disease are the main cause immobility for several hours. With stillness, several factors favour the occurrence of accidents such as dehydration, depletion of oxygen in the air and prolonged sitting. To limit the risk of these syndromes, the doctors of the European Society of Cardiology have proposed measures to mitigate the causes. Thus, they invite passengers to walk as often as possible or take physical exercise during flights over four hours. They also recommend drinking plenty of water. Except for alcohol, all drinks are permitted. Valid for all passengers, particularly those measures aimed at individuals with a history of cardio-pulmonary. To limit the risk of lung injury, doctors invite seniors to consult before taking a plane.

From adolescence to menopause, menstruation is an integral part of women’s lives. During this period, it is impossible to ignore the sanitary protection. Sanitary Napkins or tampons: what to choose?

Sanitary Protection

Sanitary napkins

Previously very showy and often embarrassing, sanitary napkins, thinner, are nowadays more and more discrete. These are external protections, to protect the clothing of blood flow during menstruation. A towel is covered with a veil, draining and drying up the flow, keeping women dry. The sanitary protection is sought primarily for its comfort and ease of use. The absorption capacity of a sanitary napkin does not exceed three hours. Hence the need to change regularly, the risk of missing leak smells, smelly and very unpleasant. To increase their absorptive capacity, some sanitary pads contain chemicals. Avoid buying this product type; choose those made of cotton-based one hundred percent organic.

Tampons

Appeared in the United States in the thirties, tampons have been trivialized and integrated range of personal hygiene and large areas of medicine cabinet in our bathroom. This is an internal protection alternative in the towel. Just like the towels, tampons absorb blood flow, but unlike them, they are placed inside the vagina. Since its absorption capacity is also close to three hours, it is necessary to change it regularly. Left too long in the vagina, a tampon may cause irritation and serious infections. The tampons are available in two forms: models with applicators and models without an applicator. This type of sanitary protection is advisable to include sport, especially swimming. After use, remember to throw in the garbage and not down the toilet.