Sorry to revive this threat, but I need to ask how bad does ones breathing need to be before airline travel can be problematic?
I should probably say hello and inform you of my reasons for asking. I'm not diagnosed, but have noticeable atrophy and twitching in my right leg. I've been seeing a neuro at an MND center in southern England since Oct. 2006, had 2 EMG confirm nerve damage in the right leg and MRI ruled out trapped nerve etc. The numerous blood test have not indicated any cause. Despite the Neurologist department itself being a center for MND/ALS I've now been referred to a MND/ALS specialist at Oxford (have appointment July 2).
I'm an American living in Britain and have just completed a law degree. To celebrate I have booked a 4 day vacation to New York, so I can watch my Mets take on the Cardinals.
Because I sometimes feel shortness of breath (particularly when sitting) I have feared that I may have breathing problem. Reading about the difficulties of breathing on airplanes I've got nervous about flying from London to New York on sunday. I know you guys can't diagnose or tell me what to do, but how bad does ones breathing need to be before flying can become difficult?
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