Bringing compressor for nebulizer on plane

Posted by Mary @mjb24, Oct 4 6:48pm

I will be flying to Chicago later this month and wondered if it will be a problem bringing my Pari Controller (for Arikayce) and my other compressor used for saline nebulizer on the plane. Has anyone taken their compressor on a plane before? Did you have to put it in a checked bag rather than a carryon?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 4 9:28pm

@mjb24 We travel with all medical equipment in a carry-on bag labeled medical equipment. This inclides,nebulizer,compressor and solutions, glucometer, injectable, medications. It is not counted as our carry-on by the airlines and we are allowed another.

Mary | @mjb24 | Oct 5 7:11am

@sueinmn Thanks!

cavlover | @cavlover | Oct 5 8:24am

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I never have a problem either. I ordered some Medical Supply Tags from Amazon to attach to my carry-on luggage.

lilianna | @lilianna | Oct 5 12:42pm

The last time I traveled I put the compressor and nebulizer plus all what I needed in my carry on and no one questioned why

Mary | @mjb24 | Oct 5 2:02pm

@cavlover @lilianna Thank you 😊. I ordered some medical tags and will bring everything in a carryon bag. I really appreciate this site and all those who make it so great!

bayarea58 | @bayarea58 | Oct 5 8:21pm

I just started nebulizing (thanks to this group!) and was wondering the same thing about travel. Also so thankful for the incredible people and resources in this chat group.