Abstract
The paper highlights the need for better pre-flight health advice and screening, a reminder to carry personal medication—especially for asthma—and the need to include ankle and leg exercises prior to getting out of the seat to reduce the incidence of syncope, which was responsible for 91% of new medical problems.
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