Is it OK to travel with high BP?


Is it OK to travel with high BP? Can you fly with blood pressure? It is safe to fly with high blood pressure if the medical condition is well controlled. However, if your hypertension is extremely high and unstable, it is best to avoid boarding a plane. A consultation with your doctor before flying is primordial to know if you are fit to fly.


What blood pressure is unsafe to fly?

There isn't any legally imposed limit as far as we're aware, but a high blood pressure must be controlled with medication before you travel for your safety. For example, blood pressure is considered high if over 140/90mmHg, so if your blood pressure is consistently above this value then it is important to reduce it.


Does dehydration cause high blood pressure?

Dehydration can cause high blood pressure (hypertension) in some cases. When your body is dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and more concentrated, which can cause your blood pressure to rise. This is because your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your body, which increases blood pressure.


When should you not fly?

recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing. breathlessness at rest. unresolved pneumothorax (punctured lung)