Fitness to Fly in Manchester

Certain patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and lung fibrosis may need extra oxygen while flying. The aim of the investigation is to simulate the conditions that your lungs will be exposed to whilst flying and to assesses whether you require supplementary oxygen onboard the aircraft. 

For some patients the outcome of the test may mean that you are advised not to travel due to the drop in cabin air pressure causing a significant drop in blood oxygen levels which cannot be corrected by additional onboard oxygen.

You will be asked to wear a mask to simulate the aircraft cabin environment for 20 minutes. At the same time a probe is fitted to the finger to measure blood oxygen levels. If needed, additional oxygen may be given for a further 20 minutes to try to correct the blood oxygen to a safe level.

If supplementary oxygen is required, it is your responsibility to notify the airline or travel agent well in advance, using a MEDIF form. Your consultant will be able to provide written confirmation detailing the need for supplementary oxygen and the flow rate at which it needs to be delivered.

Some airlines do charge for supplemental oxygen, so you are advised to check fees with the airline.

It is essential that you take all medications, such as inhalers, in your cabin baggage and that travel plans are discussed with a physician familiar with your medical history.

When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:

• Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
• The freedom to choose which consultant is right for you
• Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
• Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
• Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
• Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care

If you want to know more about hip surgery and find out if it's the right treatment for you, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly on 0808 189 4894. 

If you choose to self-pay for treatment, you can take advantage of our flexible payment options, which allow you to spread the cost over a period of 10 months to five years.

Going private is more affordable than you think.

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.
If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.