Getting cold while flying

[N1 Limit]

Hi there
I'm currently a new FO on the 767 and suffering from cold whenever i fly or i'm paxing on the long haul,when i was flying the 737 i never used to have this problem but on the 767 after a long flight i always end up having flu anybody to give me an advise how to counteract it?

[TOWTEAMBASE]

Go back to the 737 !!!

Sorry, couldn't resist :)

[Capot]

Get an Irvin jacket; it worked for my Dad in his Lanc.............

[gatbusdriver]

Check out aero toxic web site. Not to be alarmist but worth ruling out. B757 and B767 are well known for fumes. People react differently to these so have a read and get a blood test if you think that is worthwhile.

Regards

GBD

[CISTRS]

If you are sick as described - are you fit to fly?

[glendalegoon]

your original post is unclear

are you suffering from an infection ?

or are you just cold sitting in the plane...that is chilly?

if you are just chilly, turn the heat up, its over your head isn't it?


IF you have a stuffed nose, illness etc, I encourage you to read: SINUS SURVIVAL

It is a book I read 20 years ago and it explains that the ONLY people who have worse problems are coal miners. AIRLINE CREWS are next.


It is a hard life, you are dehydrated, the sinus passages dry out and crack allowing infection to thrive.

There are also FUME issues as others have been writing about.

SEE A VERY GOOD EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST, make sure it is not an allergy. Find a Doctor who was a military flight surgeon, he will understand better than anyone else.

In the meantime, take long , steamy showers to help clear your nose.

[grounded27]

Sinus health has been key to my well being. Irrigation after flight with a saline solution (check out a netty pot) may help both soothe and battle infection.