NEW research released by pharmacy brand Fess showed that blocked and sneezy noses could derail Australians' upcoming travel plans.
Eighty per cent of Aussies say getting sick would ruin their holiday, and being seated next to a sneezy passenger without a mask (67%) would be worse than sitting next to noisy children (48%).
Speaking to Pharmacy Daily, Dr Brad McKay, who specialises in preventative health, emphasised the importance of travel medicines.
He advised that pharmacists and GPs work as a team to suggest travel medicines when customers come in for their vaccinations, such as gastro medicines, dry eye drops and staying rehydrated.
"Pharmacists are in a prime position as they can show them the medicines, and give them gentle reminders to see what they may need in the future when travelling," he said.
He also suggested that a saline nasal spray could help unblock congested and blocked noses on flights.
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