REFLECTOR: Flying High
Scott Derrick
scott at tnstaafl.net
Mon May 16 20:46:31 CDT 2005
No, the interpretation is that a headache "can" be caused by dehydration
and not by hypoxia. Get it?
Scott
Jorge Bujanda wrote:
> I hope the interpretation is not that by additional liquid ingestion
> one will get rid of the effects of hypoxia. Again, the headache is
> not the problem, it is a sign of something worse taking place in your
> body. Helping the symptom disappear may worsen one's ability to
> realize a problem exists. Jorge
>
>
> HYTEC45 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 5/16/2005 9:31:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
>> nmflyer1 at aol.com writes:
>>
>> Much of the cause of headaches "after" a flight is caused by
>> dehydration. "offgassing" of moisture as you breathe at higher
>> altitudes will dehydrate you faster than on the ground. In
>> addition, many folks don't drink enough (or as much as they
>> usually do) when flying....because of the extra stop that it may
>> cause.
>>
>> This hit's the nail on the head. I have always not ingested enough
>> liquids when I should throughout the day. I usually only do when
>> thirsty, and I have been told that's too late. Adding to this is
>> making a point of not drinking to much before a flight as to prevent
>> a "critical bladder situation".
>>
>> Great information! Thanks,
>>
>> TEC
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