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Edited on 18/10/2016 at 17:42

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Hi everyone,

I'd like to propose a new topic for discussion - asthma and travelling. Good timing, since it's almost summertime, and some of you will want to go on a holiday soon.

Have you got any useful tips on how to travel when you have asthma? What are the risks? Is there anything to avoid? What about some must-dos?

Here are some tips on taking your asthma medicine with you when travelling:

- Always carry your reliever inhaler (usually blue) with you.
- When you’re travelling always carry a spare reliever inhaler (usually blue) in your hand luggage, in case you run out or your checked-in baggage goes missing.
- Make sure you take enough inhalers and tablets with you to last the holiday plus an extra week's supply.
- Remember to keep your medicines in their original packaging with the prescribing details label attached.
- It’s usually best to carry all your medicines with you in your hand luggage, in case your checked-in luggage goes missing or your medicines are damaged in the baggage hold. You'll need to put your inhalers and medicines into the clear sealable plastic bags that are provided when you go through airport security. Staff may also need to carry out additional checks on these items – for example, spray a puff into the air.

You are very welcome to share your opinions and your stories! It may be very useful to some members.

Thanks in advance!

Margarita

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18/10/2016 at 17:42

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Thanks for these tips! I have recently been diagnosed and I haven't yet travelled ong distance with my new condition so I will keep these things in mind.


Asthma and travelling - Useful tips https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-and-travelling-useful-tips-1097 2016-10-18 17:42:37

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