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traveling overseas with an adapter for the portable Pari Trek Nebulize

Posted by ReRE @jcwest211, Jun 29 10:48am

I'm traveling to Italy in a few weeks and I'm concerned about taking the Pari-Trek portable nebulizer to use with an adapter. I saw my pulmonologist last week and he actually told me traveling less than 3 weeks I can forego using either the Aerobika or using hypertonic saline. I'm nervous about not taking them with me. Has anyone else gone on a trip without either of these two? And if you have taken them, what type of Adapter did you bring for eletrical outlets overseas?
Thanks.....sorry for the long questions.

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scoop | @scoop | Jun 30 3:35pm
In reply to @robot "Have you tried the mesh nebulizer? It is a small handheld nebulizer that runs on a..." + (show)
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Have you tried the mesh nebulizer? It is a small handheld nebulizer that runs on a rechargeable battery. I changed this months ago and got rid of my bulky, noisy, time consuming small compressor. I am amazed at how efficient it is and so much easier to use and carry in my luggage.

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What brand of mesh nebulizer do you use?

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ReRE | @jcwest211 | Jun 30 4:28pm

Thank you.....I'm trying to avoid bringing the Pari Trek.....I use it every day. I just want a small handheld nebulizer that is quiet. I'm sharing a room with my 8 year old granddaughter.

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robot | @robot | Jun 30 4:38pm
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What brand of mesh nebulizer do you use?

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Misty Nebulizer, Portable Nebulizer with Intuitive LED Interface and Auto-Cleaning, Handheld Nebulizer for Adults & Kids - i bought it from amazon for $35 - i love it!!!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 30 6:42pm
In reply to @wandafanda "I would also like to say I have a pulmonologist who is a specialist in bronchiectasis..." + (show)
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I would also like to say I have a pulmonologist who is a specialist in bronchiectasis who I like very much. However I am of the opinion that those of us who have BE know more about airway clearance than the doctors do. I get more information from support groups like this and my PT breathing specialist than I do from the pulmo. Go with your gut and what you have learned along the way.

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In defens of the medical profession, and specialists in particular, please consider this "rather long" post I just wrote in response to a similar concern;
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/boehringer-ingelheim-airtivity-clinical-trial/?pg=4#comment-1338756

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ReRE | @jcwest211 | Jul 2 6:39am

@donna333 How did you pack the vials of hypertonic saline?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 2 8:02am
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@donna333 How did you pack the vials of hypertonic saline?

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I travel with mine in a ziplock bag, with the box label inside. This is medical supplies, and while it often draws a second look at security, I have never had it challenged in 7 years of regular fliying.

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