Pulmonary Embolism Travel Insurance
A Pulmonary Embolism is a blockage of the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that links the heart to the lungs.
If you’ve had a pulmonary embolism, it’s crucial that you purchase the right travel insurance to make sure you’re properly covered.
Here at Free Spirit, we can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re protected with quality travel insurance that covers your existing medical condition(s) while you’re away.
Why Do I Need Specialist Travel Insurance For A Pulmonary Embolism?
Travel insurance is essential for any holiday away from the UK as it ensures you’re not left out of pocket should any mishaps or injuries occur during your trip. However, if you have an existing medical condition, like a pulmonary embolism, you’ll likely need a specialist form of holiday cover.
While holiday insurance is widely available online, most standard travel insurance policies don’t cover existing medical conditions. So, if your pulmonary embolism were to cause problems while you’re away, you could still be forced to cover the costs of any medical care.
The risk of blood clots is especially high during long periods of inactivity, such as long-haul flights. It’s here that many cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) develop, and blockages in the legs can easily break off and travel to the lungs. Therefore, medical travel insurance will give you the peace of mind needed to help you relax and enjoy your trip.
Why Choose Free Spirit To Cover You?
- Most medical conditions and disabilities covered
- No upper age limit for most destinations on Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip policies
- Choice of several cover options
- Single trips covered up to 115 days (45 days if aged 76 years or over)
- Annual Multi-trip provides cover for any number of trips during the year – travel up to 32 days per trip (Standard and Super cover) and 45 days (Super Duper)
Get a Medical Travel Insurance Quote
With a Free Spirit medical travel insurance policy, you gain the peace of mind to travel knowing that you and your medical condition is fully covered.
How Do I Get Medical Travel Insurance To Cover A Pulmonary Embolism?
Free Spirit specialises in providing medical travel insurance that covers existing health conditions, including pulmonary embolism. There’s no age limit and setting up your cover is straightforward.
Simply call us on 02392 419 080 today or get a quote online using our convenient and easy-to-use application process.
We will start by asking you a few questions about your condition as part of our medical screening process, keeping everything as simple as we can.
Questions you might be asked during the screening process include:
- How many times have you had a thrombosis (clot)?
- Are you still taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication for this condition?
- Do you have a blood disorder that makes your blood more likely to clot?
- Have you developed any complications as a result of the Pulmonary Embolism?
Note: in some cases, a quotation is not available online and you will be asked to telephone us to see if we can provide cover.
Tips For Travelling With A Pulmonary Embolism
A good holiday can help you relax and be active, and both can help ease the stress that comes with having a pulmonary embolism. As someone who has suffered a serious health condition, though, it’s crucial that you’re fully prepared for your trip.
Before the holiday, be sure to let your doctor – either your GP or consultant – know your plans. This will allow them to change your anticoagulation medication if they feel necessary, or to offer you a larger prescription if you’re going away for an extended period. It may even be that you need a formal note to legally carry your medication into another country.
Sitting still for an extended period can increase the risk of blood clots. It’s important to take precautions before your flight, especially if it’s a long one. Compression socks are a must but be sure to move around regularly during the journey. You can also perform leg exercises in your seat.
Note: we recommend you check with your treating GP about the wearing of compression socks as in some cases they may not be needed.
More information on preventing pulmonary embolisms during your holiday can be found at the British Lung Foundation’s website.
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