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Air travel, TSA and Medical Equipment/Meds

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 18, 2022 | Replies (9)
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@colleenyoung

@melissaf, in addition to the tips from @cayenne, I think you'll find these related discussions helpful. Keep in mind they predate COVID travel norms.

- Tips for travelling with MAC https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tips-for-travel-1/
- Traveling and flying with oxygen https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/flying-with-oxygen/
- Flying with lung disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/flying-with-lung-diseasenodules/

Melissa, as you gather tips from others, please let us know what you find out as you prepare for your flight and when you wish you had known.

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helenrivera | @helenrivera | Aug 15, 2022

Hi, I will be traveling later this month and have headaches and fatigue. I am trying to manage but a bit nervous if when the plane descents will I have any issues such a pressure in my head and if yes what can I so to help ease this prior. I know my ears will pop and chewing gum or yawning will help but any other suggestions. Flight is 4 to 5 hours staight?

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