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Travel To Japan/Hong Kong

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lcdbot27

New member
Hi all,
I'm new here. My name is Wes. I have CF, and I'm most likely travelling to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Hong Kong for three weeks in February. I have a few questions for any world travelers out there:

- I need a nebulizer that works with the power currencies in both countries. I currently have the Respironics Inspirations Elite for travel inside the USA, but it seems to be rated above the power limits in Japan. Would it be wise to invest in a Trek S or an eFlow? The nebulized medications I'm currently on are albuterol, Pulmozyme, and Hypertonic Saline. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

- I have the HillRom Vest 104, which seems to be "good to go" for world travel from the posts I've read on the forums. Do I need the purchase the power converters directly from HillRom or is it something I can pick up elsewhere?

- Any general tips from people who've been to these places? I'm a little worried about the general cleanliness, especially in HK, but I wouldn't want to miss out on visiting.

Thanks in advance!
 
L

lcdbot27

New member
Hi all,
I'm new here. My name is Wes. I have CF, and I'm most likely travelling to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Hong Kong for three weeks in February. I have a few questions for any world travelers out there:

- I need a nebulizer that works with the power currencies in both countries. I currently have the Respironics Inspirations Elite for travel inside the USA, but it seems to be rated above the power limits in Japan. Would it be wise to invest in a Trek S or an eFlow? The nebulized medications I'm currently on are albuterol, Pulmozyme, and Hypertonic Saline. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

- I have the HillRom Vest 104, which seems to be "good to go" for world travel from the posts I've read on the forums. Do I need the purchase the power converters directly from HillRom or is it something I can pick up elsewhere?

- Any general tips from people who've been to these places? I'm a little worried about the general cleanliness, especially in HK, but I wouldn't want to miss out on visiting.

Thanks in advance!
 
L

lcdbot27

New member
Hi all,
I'm new here. My name is Wes. I have CF, and I'm most likely travelling to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Hong Kong for three weeks in February. I have a few questions for any world travelers out there:

- I need a nebulizer that works with the power currencies in both countries. I currently have the Respironics Inspirations Elite for travel inside the USA, but it seems to be rated above the power limits in Japan. Would it be wise to invest in a Trek S or an eFlow? The nebulized medications I'm currently on are albuterol, Pulmozyme, and Hypertonic Saline. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

- I have the HillRom Vest 104, which seems to be "good to go" for world travel from the posts I've read on the forums. Do I need the purchase the power converters directly from HillRom or is it something I can pick up elsewhere?

- Any general tips from people who've been to these places? I'm a little worried about the general cleanliness, especially in HK, but I wouldn't want to miss out on visiting.

Thanks in advance!
 
L

lcdbot27

New member
Hi all,
I'm new here. My name is Wes. I have CF, and I'm most likely travelling to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Hong Kong for three weeks in February. I have a few questions for any world travelers out there:

- I need a nebulizer that works with the power currencies in both countries. I currently have the Respironics Inspirations Elite for travel inside the USA, but it seems to be rated above the power limits in Japan. Would it be wise to invest in a Trek S or an eFlow? The nebulized medications I'm currently on are albuterol, Pulmozyme, and Hypertonic Saline. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

- I have the HillRom Vest 104, which seems to be "good to go" for world travel from the posts I've read on the forums. Do I need the purchase the power converters directly from HillRom or is it something I can pick up elsewhere?

- Any general tips from people who've been to these places? I'm a little worried about the general cleanliness, especially in HK, but I wouldn't want to miss out on visiting.

Thanks in advance!
 
L

lcdbot27

New member
Hi all,
<br />I'm new here. My name is Wes. I have CF, and I'm most likely travelling to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Hong Kong for three weeks in February. I have a few questions for any world travelers out there:
<br />
<br />- I need a nebulizer that works with the power currencies in both countries. I currently have the Respironics Inspirations Elite for travel inside the USA, but it seems to be rated above the power limits in Japan. Would it be wise to invest in a Trek S or an eFlow? The nebulized medications I'm currently on are albuterol, Pulmozyme, and Hypertonic Saline. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.
<br />
<br />- I have the HillRom Vest 104, which seems to be "good to go" for world travel from the posts I've read on the forums. Do I need the purchase the power converters directly from HillRom or is it something I can pick up elsewhere?
<br />
<br />- Any general tips from people who've been to these places? I'm a little worried about the general cleanliness, especially in HK, but I wouldn't want to miss out on visiting.
<br />
<br />Thanks in advance!
 
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Kim200806

Guest
Whatever you do, don't check ANYTHING you will need. Get your doctors to fill out as many forms, write as many letters as possible with pictures, if necessary. It's amazing the problems people have taking on board their medicines and medical equipment and then you hear about the weapons that do make it on board planes.

You might also want to check with the TSA or State Department websites about RETURNING to the U.S. with your medicines and equipment.

Check also with your airline(s) as to their rules. Quite frankly, I don't think anyone should be charged for "extra" luggage when the items carried are life sustaining.

There might also be books on travelling with medical conditions so a quick look at Amazon might help.
 
K

Kim200806

Guest
Whatever you do, don't check ANYTHING you will need. Get your doctors to fill out as many forms, write as many letters as possible with pictures, if necessary. It's amazing the problems people have taking on board their medicines and medical equipment and then you hear about the weapons that do make it on board planes.

You might also want to check with the TSA or State Department websites about RETURNING to the U.S. with your medicines and equipment.

Check also with your airline(s) as to their rules. Quite frankly, I don't think anyone should be charged for "extra" luggage when the items carried are life sustaining.

There might also be books on travelling with medical conditions so a quick look at Amazon might help.
 
K

Kim200806

Guest
Whatever you do, don't check ANYTHING you will need. Get your doctors to fill out as many forms, write as many letters as possible with pictures, if necessary. It's amazing the problems people have taking on board their medicines and medical equipment and then you hear about the weapons that do make it on board planes.

You might also want to check with the TSA or State Department websites about RETURNING to the U.S. with your medicines and equipment.

Check also with your airline(s) as to their rules. Quite frankly, I don't think anyone should be charged for "extra" luggage when the items carried are life sustaining.

There might also be books on travelling with medical conditions so a quick look at Amazon might help.
 
K

Kim200806

Guest
Whatever you do, don't check ANYTHING you will need. Get your doctors to fill out as many forms, write as many letters as possible with pictures, if necessary. It's amazing the problems people have taking on board their medicines and medical equipment and then you hear about the weapons that do make it on board planes.

You might also want to check with the TSA or State Department websites about RETURNING to the U.S. with your medicines and equipment.

Check also with your airline(s) as to their rules. Quite frankly, I don't think anyone should be charged for "extra" luggage when the items carried are life sustaining.

There might also be books on travelling with medical conditions so a quick look at Amazon might help.
 
K

Kim200806

Guest
Whatever you do, don't check ANYTHING you will need. Get your doctors to fill out as many forms, write as many letters as possible with pictures, if necessary. It's amazing the problems people have taking on board their medicines and medical equipment and then you hear about the weapons that do make it on board planes.
<br />
<br />You might also want to check with the TSA or State Department websites about RETURNING to the U.S. with your medicines and equipment.
<br />
<br />Check also with your airline(s) as to their rules. Quite frankly, I don't think anyone should be charged for "extra" luggage when the items carried are life sustaining.
<br />
<br />There might also be books on travelling with medical conditions so a quick look at Amazon might help.
 
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just1more

New member
Just to clarify: all major airlines will allow you to carry your medical supplies w/o counting towards your carry-on allowance.

As far as the TSA, you just need everything clearly labeled, including actual pharmacy bottles for prescription meds. You will need to pack in such as way the TSA can hand-search your meds/equipment.

A letter from the Dr, stating that you have CF, and that you will be traveling with: nebulizer & vest (?) and a quantity of both pill and liquid meds will suffice normally. The TSA is very understanding normally, you just have to be clear with them that it is medical supplies; and allow plenty of time to get through security.
 
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just1more

New member
Just to clarify: all major airlines will allow you to carry your medical supplies w/o counting towards your carry-on allowance.

As far as the TSA, you just need everything clearly labeled, including actual pharmacy bottles for prescription meds. You will need to pack in such as way the TSA can hand-search your meds/equipment.

A letter from the Dr, stating that you have CF, and that you will be traveling with: nebulizer & vest (?) and a quantity of both pill and liquid meds will suffice normally. The TSA is very understanding normally, you just have to be clear with them that it is medical supplies; and allow plenty of time to get through security.
 
J

just1more

New member
Just to clarify: all major airlines will allow you to carry your medical supplies w/o counting towards your carry-on allowance.

As far as the TSA, you just need everything clearly labeled, including actual pharmacy bottles for prescription meds. You will need to pack in such as way the TSA can hand-search your meds/equipment.

A letter from the Dr, stating that you have CF, and that you will be traveling with: nebulizer & vest (?) and a quantity of both pill and liquid meds will suffice normally. The TSA is very understanding normally, you just have to be clear with them that it is medical supplies; and allow plenty of time to get through security.
 
J

just1more

New member
Just to clarify: all major airlines will allow you to carry your medical supplies w/o counting towards your carry-on allowance.

As far as the TSA, you just need everything clearly labeled, including actual pharmacy bottles for prescription meds. You will need to pack in such as way the TSA can hand-search your meds/equipment.

A letter from the Dr, stating that you have CF, and that you will be traveling with: nebulizer & vest (?) and a quantity of both pill and liquid meds will suffice normally. The TSA is very understanding normally, you just have to be clear with them that it is medical supplies; and allow plenty of time to get through security.
 
J

just1more

New member
Just to clarify: all major airlines will allow you to carry your medical supplies w/o counting towards your carry-on allowance.
<br />
<br />As far as the TSA, you just need everything clearly labeled, including actual pharmacy bottles for prescription meds. You will need to pack in such as way the TSA can hand-search your meds/equipment.
<br />
<br />A letter from the Dr, stating that you have CF, and that you will be traveling with: nebulizer & vest (?) and a quantity of both pill and liquid meds will suffice normally. The TSA is very understanding normally, you just have to be clear with them that it is medical supplies; and allow plenty of time to get through security.
 
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