Asthma and nebulizer in the parks?

vroomagain

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I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but my DD3 was just diagnosed with asthma. It is fairly mild so far we give her Pulmicort twice a day and that seems to be enough to keep it under control but we have albuterol for the just in case days. I do not want to be stuck without a nebulizer jin case she needs albuterol in the middle of the day.

I do not have a battery operated one but I have a car adaptor for the one I have at home with a regular one. I am trying to figure out if I should rent a locker or keep it in the car.

If I bring it to the park where could I plug it in? I am worried that she will start having an attack and we will need to traipse all over to get her her medicine. Is there a first aid station in the middle somewhere?

Any other tips? DH and I both have asthma but very, very mild and we use an inhaler; I've never had to deal with inhalers before. Should I try and limit her activity or let her go about as normal?

Thank you!
 
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but my DD3 was just diagnosed with asthma. It is fairly mild so far we give her Pulmicort twice a day and that seems to be enough to keep it under control but we have albuterol for the just in case days. I do not want to be stuck without a nebulizer jin case she needs albuterol in the middle of the day.

I do not have a battery operated one but I have a car adaptor for the one I have at home with a regular one. I am trying to figure out if I should rent a locker or keep it in the car.
Many people have posted about getting a small, battery operated nebulizer so that they can be mobile and not have to worry about finding an outlet.
Depending on how well your daughter can follow directions, many people have also posted that their children did well with just an extender.
I know people have posted in the past about the type of battery operated unit they have and many posted insurance did pay for it.
If I bring it to the park where could I plug it in? I am worried that she will start having an attack and we will need to traipse all over to get her her medicine. Is there a first aid station in the middle somewhere?
You will find outlets in many places that are accessible - restaurants, along the walls are good places. There are also outlets outside on buildings and things like light posts. If you need an outlet, ask a CM.

Lockers are at the park entrance, so keeping the nebulizer in a locker would mean going all the way to the front. Depending on where you are, this may be just a distance problem or at certain times (like around a parade time), it may be difficult to get there.
Storing it in the car presents the same problems, plus it can take a while just to get to your car, depending on where you are parked. Once you come back into the park, you have to go thru security bag check again and the turnstile with your tickets. Then find your family and find an outlet.

That is why many people get a portable unit.
If you chose to bring in your plug in unit, I would suggest storing it in First Aid. They will store equipment like that and can provide you with a private place (with an outlet) to use it. First Aid is at the front of the park at the Studio, but sort of near the middle in the other parks. It is clearly marked on the park maps.
Any other tips? DH and I both have asthma but very, very mild and we use an inhaler; I've never had to deal with inhalers before. Should I try and limit her activity or let her go about as normal?

Thank you!
Whether you limit activity may depend on the weather and how it affects her - if weather conditions are 'good' for her, you may not limit her at all. But, if they are 'bad', you may need to. But, whatever, it is a chronic condition that she is going to learn to deal with, even at her young age.
 
Thanks for responding so quickly. Our doctor has gone through a few hoops with our insurance company and they won't pay for battery operated. In their opinion the one they've already paid for is portable because it is lightweight and can be moved from room to room:confused3. They wouldn't even pay for a second one for her preschool and apparently a road trip to WDW is not a good reason for a battery op. nebulizer. :rotfl2:

So when our local supplier quoted us 200 on top of the money we had already spent for a second one we thought we should skip it, buy a car adapter for 30 bucks and just administer medicine in the vehicle, which works fine with our current lifestyle.

However I just bought a battery operated one online for a lot less. This is our first trip and I don't know how long it gets from point A to point B but I imagine it takes a lot longer when your child is struggling to breathe.

Silly, but are there any social rules to using a portable nebulizer? Is it considered private or can I administer it while waiting in line?

Thanks
 
However I just bought a battery operated one online for a lot less. This is our first trip and I don't know how long it gets from point A to point B but I imagine it takes a lot longer when your child is struggling to breathe.

Silly, but are there any social rules to using a portable nebulizer? Is it considered private or can I administer it while waiting in line?

Thanks
I think you will be happy having a portable one.
Using it in lines depends on your comfort level and how quickly you need to get the medicine into her. It's sort of semi-private, but people may be concerned about possibly being exposed to medication or if she coughs during the treatment. Since asthma is pretty common, many people will know exactly what you are doing and why. In many lines you would be able to find a spot a little off to the side where you will be out of the traffic flow. If you need to leave a line, contact the CM at the queue entrance to see if they can let you back in without a long wait.
I'm sure some people with the same concerns will post and give you first hand advice.
 

My son has asthma and this is something we had to deal with at the parks. We could not get a portable one so we took his neb with us. The airport security just did an extra check on it and they let us neb him in the terminal before the glight ( just in case your flying). When we got to the park the nurse station let us keep it there and we just whent there to use it ( each park has a station and a private room for you to use). I hope that this helps some and that you have a great trip.
 





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