Air travelers face blood-clot dangers. “Economy-class syndrome” is a new focus of concern after an otherwise-healthy 28 year-old British air traveller collapsed and died from pulmonary complications of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after a flight back from Sydney.

People at risk include older fliers, those who are

overweight and pregnant women.

To lower risk, doctors suggest an aspirin before

flying to thin the blood, lots of water while in flight to

stay hydrated and exercise.

“Get out of the seat periodically, maybe every half

hour, and walk around…(W)hile in the seat, massage

the feet upward, massage the calves, and massage the

lower thighs.” MSNBC