How to Prevent Colds on a Long Flight

According to a study performed by the Journal of Environmental Health Research, you are 100 times more likely to catch a cold on a commercial aircraft than you are during your daily activities. Culprits include low cabin humidity, as well as close proximity to other passengers. Potential dehydration does not help the situation, caused by the new anti-liquid rules, does not help the situation.Fortunately, catching a cold on a long flight need not be inevitable. Be like a Boy Scout: Come Prepared!

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Vitamin C
  • Cold-Eeze
  • Zicam
  • Antiseptic Mouthwash
  • Antibacterial Hand Wipes
  • Surgical Mask
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Instructions

  1. How To Prevent Colds on a Long Flight

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      Pack a bottle of vitamin C, a package of Cold-eeze, a small bottle of antiseptic mouthwash, some antibacterial hand wipes, a tube of Zicam and a surgical mask. Place the mouthwash and Zicam in a Ziplock plastic bag.

    • 2

      After passing through security, immediately purchase a large bottle of water and a container of orange juice. Drink the orange juice and some of the water prior to your flight.

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      Take a vitamin C tablet as soon as you board the plane.

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      Keep your Cold-eeze, Zicam, surgical mask, mouthwash and hand wipes in a place where they can be easily reached.

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      Put on your surgical mask if people around you are coughing and sneezing.

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      Adjust the air vents so that the air is blowing in your direction.

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      Wipe your hands with antiseptic wipes before having your meal. It will keep you from picking up germs that might have been lurking on the arm rest. After eating, go to the rest room and rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash. This will help you keep your throat moist.

    • 8

      Put on your face mask, take a Cold-Eeze and spray your nostrils with Zicam if you feel a cold coming on.

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      If you run out of water, ask the flight attendant for more.

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