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. 2007 Jan;12(1):45-59.
doi: 10.1093/pch/12.1.45.

Air travel and children's health issues

[Article in English, French]
No authors listed

Air travel and children's health issues

[Article in English, French]
No authors listed. Paediatr Child Health. 2007 Jan.

Abstract

With more children travelling by air, health care professionals should become more familiar with some of the unique health issues associated with air travel. A thorough literature search involving a number of databases (1966 to 2006) revealed very few evidence-based papers on air travel and children. Many of the existing recommendations are based on descriptive evidence and expert opinion. The present statement will help physicians to inform families about the health-related issues concerning air travel and children, including otitis media, cardiopulmonary disorders, allergies, diabetes, infection and injury prevention. An accompanying document (Information for Parents and Caregivers) is also available in this issue of Paediatrics & Child Health (pages 51-52) to help answer common questions from parents.

Keywords: Air travel; Airline; Barotitis; Child safety; Hypoxia.

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