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flying with a cold

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  • 18-11-2014 8:40pm
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    Cunning Stunt
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    HI all,

    I am due to fly home to Ireland with my little guy next week. It's a trip that can't really be put off as a family member is terminally ill.

    The problem is that my son has had a runny nose for some time now and also an intermittent chesty cough. I have read so much conflicting info online about whether or not it is safe for him to fly.

    Have any of you travelled with a congested baby and how did you get on? Do you have any advice? Are the ''earplanes'' earplugs for kids any good? Would you suggest that I just leave him with his dad (which I would reluctantly do as a last resort...)?

    Thanks all, my head is a bit wrecked by this


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    Xdancer
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    When my daughter was 16 months old I was taking her home for a visit and she had a cold. Her paediatrician told me she was fine to travel but recommended that I give her a spoon of decongestant 30 mins before we flew. It seemed to help as my daughter didn't seem to be in any discomfort (despite the fact that it was a terribly turbulent flight).

    That's my experience anyway, but maybe have a word with your doctor?


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