Bonnet D, Marotel C, Miltgen J, N'Guyen G, Cuguilliere A, L'Her P
Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Laveran, Marseille, France.
Med Trop (Mars). 1997;57(4 Bis):465-7.
Changes in climate, altitude and lifestyle during travel confronts patients presenting chronic respiratory insufficiency with special problems. A major challenge is related to high altitude during air travel. To limit risks, a preflight examination is necessary to ascertain respiratory status. Patients requiring oxygen therapy must ensure availability both during the flight and at the destination. Patients with asthma or chronic bronchitis must bring along a sufficient supply of usual inhalers. All patients should carry a doctor's letter describing their condition and listing medications. Using these elementary precautions, patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency can safely enjoy sightseeing and outdoor leisure activities.
旅行期间气候、海拔和生活方式的变化给患有慢性呼吸功能不全的患者带来了特殊问题。一个主要挑战与航空旅行中的高海拔有关。为降低风险，飞行前检查对于确定呼吸状况很有必要。需要吸氧治疗的患者必须确保飞行期间和目的地都有氧气供应。患有哮喘或慢性支气管炎的患者必须携带足够的常用吸入器。所有患者都应携带医生开具的描述其病情及列出所用药物的信函。采取这些基本预防措施后，慢性呼吸功能不全的患者能够安全地享受观光和户外休闲活动。
