Are patients with a history of collapsed lungs allowed to fly?
People with a history of collapsed lungs (pneumothorax) more than once, and not operated on, are not allowed to fly because pneumothorax may recur. If this should happen, especially at high altitudes, the shortness of breath that follows collapsed of the lungs will be worse, and aggravated to the point that the person might die of suffocation. Those with this condition should undergo a major but fairly simple operation to cut out the portion of the lung that is weak (with very thin wall that balloons out like bubbles) and leaking. Those whose pneumothorax has been corrected by surgery are allowed to fly, but not to pilot a plane. Are pregnant women allowed to fly? It is safe for pregnant women to fly on commercial airlines. However, most airlines do not accept passengers who are more than 35 weeks pregnant for obvious safety reasons. Those concerned should check with their airline or immigration office at the country of destination about entry regulations. Is it safe for heart or lung
