Traveling Abroad

[CysticlyFunny]

Hi everyone,

In the summer I'm traveling to the U.K. we're I'm from for 3 weeks,-I'll be going on flight for 8 hrs also.

Any travel tips? Packing meds? I have the vest, and also CFRD, so its a whole lotta stuff!

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

 

[CysticlyFunny]

Hi everyone,

In the summer I'm traveling to the U.K. we're I'm from for 3 weeks,-I'll be going on flight for 8 hrs also.

Any travel tips? Packing meds? I have the vest, and also CFRD, so its a whole lotta stuff!

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

 

[CysticlyFunny]

Hi everyone,
<br />
<br />In the summer I'm traveling to the U.K. we're I'm from for 3 weeks,-I'll be going on flight for 8 hrs also.
<br />
<br />Any travel tips? Packing meds? I have the vest, and also CFRD, so its a whole lotta stuff!
<br />
<br />Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Ratatosk]

Check with Amy -- noexcuses or check out her blog

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[Ratatosk]

Check with Amy -- noexcuses or check out her blog

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://noexcusesnoexcuses.blogspot.com/">http://noexcusesnoexcuses.blogspot.com/</a>

 

[Ratatosk]

Check with Amy -- noexcuses or check out her blog
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://noexcusesnoexcuses.blogspot.com/">http://noexcusesnoexcuses.blogspot.com/</a>

 

[musclemania70]

some of these are not on her link:

*make sure you have dr letter with you to present to the ticket agent

*ask for a handicap pass so you can get on early for ample loading time

*make sure you take all meds, nebs, compressor, vest in carry ons that roll

*always have security change their gloves when they are doing their security checks

*call the airline ahead and tell them you have medical equipment with a dr letter

*you cannot be charged for any additional medical equipment such as your vest

*leave PLENTY of extra time for these extra precautions
*NEVER GATE CHECK YOUR MEDICAL DEVICES OR MEDS

Just a few pointers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[musclemania70]

some of these are not on her link:

*make sure you have dr letter with you to present to the ticket agent

*ask for a handicap pass so you can get on early for ample loading time

*make sure you take all meds, nebs, compressor, vest in carry ons that roll

*always have security change their gloves when they are doing their security checks

*call the airline ahead and tell them you have medical equipment with a dr letter

*you cannot be charged for any additional medical equipment such as your vest

*leave PLENTY of extra time for these extra precautions
*NEVER GATE CHECK YOUR MEDICAL DEVICES OR MEDS

Just a few pointers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[musclemania70]

some of these are not on her link:
<br />
<br />*make sure you have dr letter with you to present to the ticket agent
<br />
<br />*ask for a handicap pass so you can get on early for ample loading time
<br />
<br />*make sure you take all meds, nebs, compressor, vest in carry ons that roll
<br />
<br />*always have security change their gloves when they are doing their security checks
<br />
<br />*call the airline ahead and tell them you have medical equipment with a dr letter
<br />
<br />*you cannot be charged for any additional medical equipment such as your vest
<br />
<br />*leave PLENTY of extra time for these extra precautions
<br />*NEVER GATE CHECK YOUR MEDICAL DEVICES OR MEDS
<br />
<br />Just a few pointers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Epona]

If you're from the UK, you probably already know this, but just in case:
1) Britain (like most of the rest of the world) runs on 240V, so MAKE SURE your nebulizer runs on 240V. One time in India I plugged in my 120V nebulizer (not realizing the difference between 240V and 120V) and it overloaded and died. If you don't have a 240V nebulizer, then either get one (one that runs on both 240V and 120V so you can use it in both the US and Europe), or buy a 120V to 240V voltage converter, or "step-up". It may be cheaper to buy one in the UK. But step-ups overheat easily and usually die within a few weeks if you use them regularly. The Vest already runs on 240/120V, so no need to worry about that.
2) Make sure you have UK plug adaptors for your other electronics.
3) make sure to put your refrigerated meds on ice-packs in an insulated lunch box. If the ice packs lose their cool, ask the flight attendant for ice to fill up your lunch box. They usually can do that for you. You might want to bring a zip lock with you to put the ice in. But ice packs should keep cool for 8 hours, I think. There is a difference between the amount of time Tobi and pulmozyme can be unrefrigerated (or out of a cool environment). Pulmozyme can be out of the fridge for up to 24 hours I think, but Tobi is more finicky. Check with your pharmacist.

 

[Epona]

If you're from the UK, you probably already know this, but just in case:
1) Britain (like most of the rest of the world) runs on 240V, so MAKE SURE your nebulizer runs on 240V. One time in India I plugged in my 120V nebulizer (not realizing the difference between 240V and 120V) and it overloaded and died. If you don't have a 240V nebulizer, then either get one (one that runs on both 240V and 120V so you can use it in both the US and Europe), or buy a 120V to 240V voltage converter, or "step-up". It may be cheaper to buy one in the UK. But step-ups overheat easily and usually die within a few weeks if you use them regularly. The Vest already runs on 240/120V, so no need to worry about that.
2) Make sure you have UK plug adaptors for your other electronics.
3) make sure to put your refrigerated meds on ice-packs in an insulated lunch box. If the ice packs lose their cool, ask the flight attendant for ice to fill up your lunch box. They usually can do that for you. You might want to bring a zip lock with you to put the ice in. But ice packs should keep cool for 8 hours, I think. There is a difference between the amount of time Tobi and pulmozyme can be unrefrigerated (or out of a cool environment). Pulmozyme can be out of the fridge for up to 24 hours I think, but Tobi is more finicky. Check with your pharmacist.

 

[Epona]

If you're from the UK, you probably already know this, but just in case:
<br />1) Britain (like most of the rest of the world) runs on 240V, so MAKE SURE your nebulizer runs on 240V. One time in India I plugged in my 120V nebulizer (not realizing the difference between 240V and 120V) and it overloaded and died. If you don't have a 240V nebulizer, then either get one (one that runs on both 240V and 120V so you can use it in both the US and Europe), or buy a 120V to 240V voltage converter, or "step-up". It may be cheaper to buy one in the UK. But step-ups overheat easily and usually die within a few weeks if you use them regularly. The Vest already runs on 240/120V, so no need to worry about that.
<br />2) Make sure you have UK plug adaptors for your other electronics.
<br />3) make sure to put your refrigerated meds on ice-packs in an insulated lunch box. If the ice packs lose their cool, ask the flight attendant for ice to fill up your lunch box. They usually can do that for you. You might want to bring a zip lock with you to put the ice in. But ice packs should keep cool for 8 hours, I think. There is a difference between the amount of time Tobi and pulmozyme can be unrefrigerated (or out of a cool environment). Pulmozyme can be out of the fridge for up to 24 hours I think, but Tobi is more finicky. Check with your pharmacist.

 

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[Beccamom]

We travel regularly and the liquid rule does not apply to medicine if it is in the original container with the prescription on it.  For neb meds I have gone to the pharmacy and asked for a label to be placed on a large ziploc baggy (bring the bag to the pharmacy) and that way I don't have to pack the boxes which take up more room.   Take the medicine bags as well as your liquid bags out of the suitcase during security and you will get through faster.  I have also had to assemble a nebulizer before for a security agent that was not knowledgable, but this was very shortly after 9-11.  Give yourself extra time at security.
On the doctor's letter I suggest having an on call doctor phone number, so that the letter can easily be verified.  We only had one letter verified and it was because we had refreezable ice bags for medicine that had to remain refrigerated, but they simply called the on call doc and he verified the medical need and then scanned the refreeable bags with the same machine that they use for baby forumula. 
Also anything medical can be brought on board, but it is important to tell the gate agent that you need to pre-board.  We encountered an issue with a full flight and no room for our carry-on.  They wanted to gate check it, but with medical equipment I would not let that happen.  In addition, check on the size of wheeled luggage you pack in to ensure it fits in the overhead bins. 
Have a great trip!

 

[Beccamom]

We travel regularly and the liquid rule does not apply to medicine if it is in the original container with the prescription on it. For neb meds I have gone to the pharmacy and asked for a label to be placed on a large ziploc baggy (bring the bag to the pharmacy) and that way I don't have to pack the boxes which take up more room. Take the medicine bags as well as your liquid bags out of the suitcase during security and you will get through faster. I have also had to assemble a nebulizer before for a security agent that was not knowledgable, but this was very shortly after 9-11. Give yourself extra time at security.
On the doctor's letter I suggest having an on call doctor phone number, so that the letter can easily be verified. We only had one letter verified and it was because we had refreezable ice bags for medicine that had to remain refrigerated, but they simply called the on call doc and he verified the medical need and then scanned the refreeable bags with the same machine that they use for baby forumula.
Also anything medical can be brought on board, but it is important to tell the gate agent that you need to pre-board. We encountered an issue with a full flight and no room for our carry-on. They wanted to gate check it, but with medical equipment I would not let that happen. In addition, check on the size of wheeled luggage you pack in to ensure it fits in the overhead bins.
Have a great trip!

 

[Beccamom]

<p>We travel regularly and the liquid rule does not apply to medicine if it is in the original container with the prescription on it. For neb meds I have gone to the pharmacy and asked for a label to be placed on a large ziploc baggy (bring the bag to the pharmacy) and that way I don't have to pack the boxes which take up more room. Take the medicine bags as well as your liquid bags out of the suitcase during security and you will get through faster. I have also had to assemble a nebulizer before for a security agent that was not knowledgable, but this was very shortly after 9-11. Give yourself extra time at security.
<p>On the doctor's letter I suggest having an on call doctor phone number, so that the letter can easily be verified. We only had one letter verified and it was because we had refreezable ice bags for medicine that had to remain refrigerated, but they simply called the on call doc and he verified the medical need and then scanned the refreeable bags with the same machine that they use for baby forumula.
<p>Also anything medical can be brought on board, but it is important to tell the gate agent that you need to pre-board. We encountered an issue with a full flight and no room for our carry-on. They wanted to gate check it, but with medical equipment I would not let that happen. In addition, check on the size of wheeled luggage you pack in to ensure it fits in the overhead bins.
<p>Have a great trip!