Smoking greatly increases the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis because it leads to faster blood clotting and narrow blood vessels. Therefore, travelers are advised to stop smoking. Can’t quit completely? At least try drastically reducing the amount of cigarettes you smoke in the weeks leading up to your travel date, which can help control your risk of DVT.
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