Is this normal after a flight?!
Question: I landed after a 4 hour flight about 12 hours ago and now my eyes are extremely swollen. I was wondering if this could be from the flight or if it is something else.
Answers: I landed after a 4 hour flight about 12 hours ago and now my eyes are extremely swollen. I was wondering if this could be from the flight or if it is something else.
It's not normal if you do not wear contacts. If you do, it IS normal.
The humidity in an aircraft is very low (25% or so) so you dehydrate very easily and quickly if you do not consume appropriate fluids.
If you don't wear contacts you may have had an allergic reaction to something you were exposed to. The air although usually "fresh" isn't all that great. You may want to try an OTC antihistamine.
If you do wear contacts try some artificial tears on the next flight. Make sure to drink plenty of water to rehydrate and try to drink more next time.
(not a medical professional)
the pressure in the cabin.
It could have something to do with the pressure in the cabin.
something else .your age and your health are a big factor in this.sounds like some kind of allergic reaction,should not take 12 hrs.for your eyes to swell up after getting off a plane.go see your Dr.