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	Country pages ---------------------- Andean Region Brasil Germany Italy Japan Mexico Spain U.S.A.     Your safe arrival at the flight destination unfortunately does not signal the "all clear". The risk of traveller's thrombosis leading to pulmonary embolism remains a threat for a few days thereafter. For example, thrombosis may have already formed in the deep leg veins during the flight. Several days can pass before the thrombus or its fragments migrate to the lungs and trigger pulmonary embolism. For this reason, flight expert Farrol Kahn recommends that travellers continue taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), e.g. Aspirin® for two to three days after flying to keep their blood from clotting. It is equally advisable to spend time in the days after the flight (and in general) getting as much exercise as possible. Continuing with the vein gymnastic exercises is also a good idea. If, despite taking preventive measures, you should notice that one of your calves becomes warm, swollen and has a blue-red discoloration during the flight or even some time later, you should consult a doctor as quickly as possible. These symptoms are unmistakable signs of thrombosis. If you notice the symptoms of pulmonary embolism (described here), you must not delay - this really is a matter of life and death. Furthermore, it is strongly recommended that you tell your doctor that you have recently undergone a long-haul flight. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of an incorrect diagnosis. After all, any delay can be crucial in pulmonary embolism. If the correct treatment is initiated early enough, you are more than likely to escape relatively unscathed.