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Tips for travelling with MAC

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 18, 2023 | Replies (52)

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@monaj

Greetings,
I am new to this group. I am being treated for MAI lung infection and Bronchiectasis. I use a SmartVest 3-4 times/day at this time, along with nebulized meds. I am interested in doing some international travel once I complete the antibiotic regimen for the MAI, but don't know how to manage the airway clearance piece/nebulized meds on a long international flight. I am hoping that once the infection is gone, I might be able to decrease the frequency of those treatments, but not sure that will be possible. I would appreciate any advice regarding international travel (long flights) and treatment management. Thank you!

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I travelled NZ to London, while on treatment. Most importantly, mask up. I used a travel mesh nebuliser - cheap online, and I actually prefer that to my plug in. I took my saline in vials and bought supplies while there, online.
Take letters from your hospital or pulmonologist and prescriptions. Keep all medications in their original containers.
Oh and be aware your chest can feel like it's going to explode when you are coming in to land, if you have lungs that are hyperinflated.
Enjoy travelling again!