If you buy travel insurance make sure your insurance policy are cover enough for medical facilities. Some of the medical tips may be will help travelers during holiday are listed below :
> Ask your doctor about traveling precautions. Make a list of all the medicines and their salt compositions (you won't find the same brand name here) needed for your recent or recurring ailments, allergies etc.
> Carry enough pills, dosages, and emergency medicines. Remember, you might need a prescription to buy them in the USA. Without recognized prescription you can't get medicine except basic medicines for cough, cold, fever, head ache etc.
>Do you Wear spectacles? then note the specifications of your lenses. It is advisable to carry a backup pair with you. Even if you wear contact lenses, carry a pair of glasses. Keep all the needed eye drops and ointments.
> If you need to take medications that contain narcotic drugs or are addictive, get a doctor's certificate for it. To ensure you do not violate the laws of the country you are visiting in any way, consult the embassy or consulate of those countries beforehand.
> It is also advisable to get a thorough check up done before traveling.
> People with some restrictive food diet .: Diabetic, gastric patients etc. must carry some food items like fruits etc. Although, food and perishable items are not always allowed during flight travel.
> During take-off and landing, the cabin pressure changes which may cause ear blocking and ear pain. This may be relieved by chewing gum, or by opening your mouth widely as if you were yawning. Carry candies to chew and some cotton balls to stuff your ears, as it is not provided in most of the international flights.
> If you are traveling with a severe cold, then this pain will get worse. In such case carry some nasal drops, or medicine for cold. Consult a doctor, in case you have a problem.
> Some people have problems like vomiting sensation, nausea, dizziness, pain in ears etc. Hence ask your doctor about the required medicines, prior to traveling.
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