Can people with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension be allowed to fly by plane and take anti-sickness medicine?

Question
Hello doctor, I have a congenital heart disease leading to pulmonary hypertension and now I just need to take medicine to treat it. If I want to travel, can people with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension be allowed to fly by plane and take anti-sickness medicine? Hope to hear from you soon.
Thu Hang (1991)
Reply
Hello! For the question: "Can people with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension be allowed to fly on a plane and take anti-sickness medicine? The doctor would like to answer as follows:
Pulmonary hypertension reduces the ability to exchange oxygen, resulting in decreased oxygen in the blood. So when traveling by air, the oxygen in the cabin will decrease when the plane climbs, so your breathing will be affected, which is not good for your health. The doctor recommends that you are best to travel by train, but also avoid sitting for long, should go every 2 4 hours to avoid the risk of blood clots forming in the legs. And there are no contraindications to taking anti-nausea medication.
Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns with Vinmec Health System. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Tran Hong Nhat - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.