Passengers Sitting on a Plane

How Long to Take an Aspirin Before Flying

Air travel can be an uncomfortable experience, causing headaches from the change in air pressure, aches from sitting in one place and, in rare cases, serious health conditions. Taking an aspirin before your flight can help ease pain and prevent problems such as blood clots.

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Patient in wheelchair with broken arm

Air Travel With Broken Bones

Whether you're wearing a small cast or relying on crutches, nursing broken bones can complicate air travel. Depending on your injury, you may need to make special travel arrangements to accommodate a large cast or inform the airline that you're using crutches.

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RX prescription drug bottle

Rules for Carrying Medicinal Pills or Vitamins in Your Carry-on Luggage

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) makes it easy for travelers to carry medications and vitamins in their carry-on luggage -- especially if that medication is in pill form. In fact, it's smart to take medication on board with you, in case your checked luggage doesn't make it onto your flight.

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