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Traveling with Bronchiectasis/NTM
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 12 8:13pm | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
I read the article but it never mentions how to clean equipment when traveling! That is important to me as I’ll be in Portugal at a resort and need some recommendations for cleaning. I’m thinking ask for an electric kettle that I can boil water and then pour over Aerobika and neb cup? Any suggestions?
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@wandafanda
If you’re boiling water in a kettle, it might be beneficial to use bottled spring water to boil. I’m sure I read that tap water, especially when travelling, would need to be boiled for at least 15 min to kill NTMs / bacteria.
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@wandafanda I took a collapsible silicone bowl from Amazon and used hot pot when I had kettle in room. Leaving the lid open lets the water bowl longer and a small brush can help break up biofilm. We were in different spots and I didn't have a kettle in one place, but had a small insulated stainless thermos I'd thrown in and the kitchen was happy to give me boiling water in it. I'd get one bottle full to wash/soak and then one to rinse. Vinegar might be an option depending on your location.
Have a wonderful time! It's high on my bucket list and I'm hoping you'll tell us how it worked out for you.