This topic revolves around the fear that many people with an ostomy have about their pouch leaking or "exploding" during a flight, potentially causing a biohazard situation. This concern was heightened for one person after hearing about a flight that had to turn back due to a passenger's severe diarrhea. Here are some helpful tips and insights shared by others to manage this anxiety:

1. Consider using an extra-capacity pouch for long travel days. Some people suggest that manufacturers like Hollister could offer a longer, higher-capacity bag to reduce the risk of overfilling during flights.

2. Be mindful of gas and pressure changes. Cabin pressure can cause a pouch to inflate, so "burping" or venting the bag periodically can help prevent it from ballooning or rupturing.

3. Keep perspective on the risk. While human waste is always treated as a biohazard, properly fitted ostomy bags rarely "explode," even during a flight.

4. Find humor in the situation. For stress relief, one person shared a light-hearted video featuring Benedict Cumberbatch in a comedy sketch, which can be a fun way to cope with anxiety.