Travel Insurance for a Respiratory Tract Infection
Had a respiratory tract infection? Tell us in our medical screening and we can look at cover for you.
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Get a QuoteWhat are respiratory tract infections?
Respiratory tract infections are common illnesses that affect the airways, including conditions such as colds, bronchitis, and sinus infections, often causing symptoms like coughing, congestion, sore throat, and shortness of breath. In the UK, they affect millions of people each year, particularly during colder seasons. For many individuals, symptoms can be managed with treatment, rest, and simple lifestyle adjustments.
It’s important that you discuss your respiratory tract infection with a doctor before travelling, especially if symptoms are ongoing or more severe. They can check that you are fit to fly with a respiratory tract infection and that your treatment or recovery is on track.
What travel insurance can cover if you have a respiratory tract infection:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
- Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
- Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
- 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad
Travel advice for people with a respiratory condition like a respiratory tract infection
- Carry inhalers or respiratory medication in your hand luggage
- Avoid environments that may trigger breathing difficulties where possible
- Plan rest breaks if a respiratory tract infection leaves you short of breath
- Check you have enough medication to last while your respiratory tract infection clears
If you have been diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection, you might need to declare this when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure you give full details of your respiratory tract infection.
Cover is still available for people with a respiratory tract infection. What we can arrange depends on how well the condition is controlled, so providing clear details in the medical declaration helps us offer the most appropriate cover.
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