traveling with meds

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newcfmom

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We're going to be traveling over Thanksgiving for the first time with all of my daughter's meds. Any suggestions on how to keep her pulmozyme cold and get it through security without being x-rayed? We're trying to take all her treatment meds and equipment as carry on, but I've been worried about how to get the meds through.
Thanks for any input!
 
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newcfmom

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We're going to be traveling over Thanksgiving for the first time with all of my daughter's meds. Any suggestions on how to keep her pulmozyme cold and get it through security without being x-rayed? We're trying to take all her treatment meds and equipment as carry on, but I've been worried about how to get the meds through.
Thanks for any input!
 
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newcfmom

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We're going to be traveling over Thanksgiving for the first time with all of my daughter's meds. Any suggestions on how to keep her pulmozyme cold and get it through security without being x-rayed? We're trying to take all her treatment meds and equipment as carry on, but I've been worried about how to get the meds through.
<br />Thanks for any input!
 
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AleksandraKaczynska

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If you're traveling by plane you should ask the carier about how to transport the meds without x-raying them and what is needed - you may need some kind of paper from your doc. That is how it works in Europe. Sometimes you are also to take the meds onboard - but they taken the plane staff - not you. It all depends on the carier.
Have a nice trip.
 
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AleksandraKaczynska

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If you're traveling by plane you should ask the carier about how to transport the meds without x-raying them and what is needed - you may need some kind of paper from your doc. That is how it works in Europe. Sometimes you are also to take the meds onboard - but they taken the plane staff - not you. It all depends on the carier.
Have a nice trip.
 
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AleksandraKaczynska

New member
If you're traveling by plane you should ask the carier about how to transport the meds without x-raying them and what is needed - you may need some kind of paper from your doc. That is how it works in Europe. Sometimes you are also to take the meds onboard - but they taken the plane staff - not you. It all depends on the carier.
<br />Have a nice trip.
 
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zaj1139

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When we were traveling from GA to FL we used one of the ice packs that comes with the pulmozyme in a baby bottle soft cooler. We didnt have any trouble with that we did have trouble with the vest. Make sure you rub it down with alcohol to remove any medicine so it does not make the sirens go off!
 
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zaj1139

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When we were traveling from GA to FL we used one of the ice packs that comes with the pulmozyme in a baby bottle soft cooler. We didnt have any trouble with that we did have trouble with the vest. Make sure you rub it down with alcohol to remove any medicine so it does not make the sirens go off!
 
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zaj1139

New member
When we were traveling from GA to FL we used one of the ice packs that comes with the pulmozyme in a baby bottle soft cooler. We didnt have any trouble with that we did have trouble with the vest. Make sure you rub it down with alcohol to remove any medicine so it does not make the sirens go off!
 
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mamaScarlett

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There is no problem with the liquid meds being xrayed. Medication does not count towards the no liquid policy, and they will not ever give you a problem about carrying on your liquid medication. Whenever I travel I bring a medication list from my doctor listing everything I need, including the vest as necessary to carry on the plane. I've never needed to even take out the letter and show anyone (except in a tiny airport in egypt, but I think that won't be an issue for you! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )
I take a small cooler with an ice pack, and it keeps the pzyme cold for about 12 hours. If its not ice cold, it doesn't matter. Just get it in the fridge as soon as you reach your hotel.
 
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mamaScarlett

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There is no problem with the liquid meds being xrayed. Medication does not count towards the no liquid policy, and they will not ever give you a problem about carrying on your liquid medication. Whenever I travel I bring a medication list from my doctor listing everything I need, including the vest as necessary to carry on the plane. I've never needed to even take out the letter and show anyone (except in a tiny airport in egypt, but I think that won't be an issue for you! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )
I take a small cooler with an ice pack, and it keeps the pzyme cold for about 12 hours. If its not ice cold, it doesn't matter. Just get it in the fridge as soon as you reach your hotel.
 
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mamaScarlett

Active member
There is no problem with the liquid meds being xrayed. Medication does not count towards the no liquid policy, and they will not ever give you a problem about carrying on your liquid medication. Whenever I travel I bring a medication list from my doctor listing everything I need, including the vest as necessary to carry on the plane. I've never needed to even take out the letter and show anyone (except in a tiny airport in egypt, but I think that won't be an issue for you! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )
<br />I take a small cooler with an ice pack, and it keeps the pzyme cold for about 12 hours. If its not ice cold, it doesn't matter. Just get it in the fridge as soon as you reach your hotel.
 
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Ratatosk

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We usually have a small lunch bag cooler with one of those polarpac ice packs we got with DS' tobi years ago -- the last FOREVER. Also, I don't pack the entire box of pulmozyme. I usually pack a couple of the foil packets and stick the prescription label from the box onto one of the packets, put it in a baggy. Same with Tobi.

Last time I had a huge bottle of Actigal in the cooler as well and while I mentioned it, they didn't bat an eye at the security check.

Also, I have asked my pharmacy to provide smaller sized bottles, so I don't have to take the HUGE ones along with me when travelling.
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
We usually have a small lunch bag cooler with one of those polarpac ice packs we got with DS' tobi years ago -- the last FOREVER. Also, I don't pack the entire box of pulmozyme. I usually pack a couple of the foil packets and stick the prescription label from the box onto one of the packets, put it in a baggy. Same with Tobi.

Last time I had a huge bottle of Actigal in the cooler as well and while I mentioned it, they didn't bat an eye at the security check.

Also, I have asked my pharmacy to provide smaller sized bottles, so I don't have to take the HUGE ones along with me when travelling.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We usually have a small lunch bag cooler with one of those polarpac ice packs we got with DS' tobi years ago -- the last FOREVER. Also, I don't pack the entire box of pulmozyme. I usually pack a couple of the foil packets and stick the prescription label from the box onto one of the packets, put it in a baggy. Same with Tobi.
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<br />Last time I had a huge bottle of Actigal in the cooler as well and while I mentioned it, they didn't bat an eye at the security check.
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<br />Also, I have asked my pharmacy to provide smaller sized bottles, so I don't have to take the HUGE ones along with me when travelling.
 
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Mom2Max

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I flew Delta earlier this year & I had no problems. I had a letter from the doctor outlining Max's diagnosis & made sure the RX labels were on the medication. In addition, the medical equipment (which included his vest & another bag w/his meds & vest accessories) did not count toward my carry-on allowance. I was hesitant to check anything related to his care for fear of damage or loss. I also used one of the "pulmozyme" ice packs to keep it chilled & it worked wonderfully. It would probably be a good idea to check your airlines website to see if they have any specific suggestions about what they need to make it a smooth process. Hope that you have a great trip without any hassles!
 
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Mom2Max

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I flew Delta earlier this year & I had no problems. I had a letter from the doctor outlining Max's diagnosis & made sure the RX labels were on the medication. In addition, the medical equipment (which included his vest & another bag w/his meds & vest accessories) did not count toward my carry-on allowance. I was hesitant to check anything related to his care for fear of damage or loss. I also used one of the "pulmozyme" ice packs to keep it chilled & it worked wonderfully. It would probably be a good idea to check your airlines website to see if they have any specific suggestions about what they need to make it a smooth process. Hope that you have a great trip without any hassles!
 
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