If you suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) and are planning a flight, then you need to be aware of the risks of flying with blood pressure, and how you can lessen those risks before and during the flight.

The reason for increased risks during flying is because of hypoxia, which is a result of high altitude. It is this hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the blood) that can lead to several health compactions during the flight because of its associated increase in blood pressure. So, what are the risks of flying with high blood pressure?