Hi there, my 19 year old daughter just was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia after about 5 days of having a bad cold. She was given antibiotics azithromycin 250 mgS for 5 days. She is flying back east in 5 days to return back to college....I am concerned about her flying without being completely healthy yet.
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is understandable to be concerned, but she should be okay provided she is not experiencing any problems with shortness of breath or any difficulty breathing due to her infection. There is a slight decrease in oxygen in the blood with air travel, but this is usually tolerated well. It only proves a difficulty if the person already has a decreased level of oxygen. At her age and because she should have responded to the medication, she should be ok. I hope this helps