20 to 30 compression is fine. If it is a long flight try stretching and walking at intervals.

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Either are fine. There is no danger in wearing properly fitted 20-30 mmHg socks for travel as opposed to the 15-20 mmHg.

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It doesn't matter. Movement is more effective to prevent DVT than compression hose.

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20 mmHg works well for those who are traveling.

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20 to 30 mmHg compression stockings are usually fine. In fact, that is what I recommend.

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15-20mmHg compression is usually recommended for normal legs without any varicose veins as a means of increasing venous return and reducing venous pressure. If you have any vein issues, then more compression is recommended. For travel, since your calf muscles are not being used enough, increased compression is recommended and 20-30 mmHg is the ideal.

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It is not a matter of safety. They are both safe. 20-30 mm Hg stockings are prescription based. Both will be helpful to reduce likelihood of superficial and deep vein thrombosis for travel exceeding 4 hours and for any type of travel: air, car, train.

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