Portable Nebulizer suggestions

[Strings]

HELLO,
My DD has been diagnosed with asthma. She's on pulmicort, so I need a compressor nebulizer. Any suggestions on a battery operated one for our trip? Thanks.

 

[Megan's Mom]

We don't have a battery operated one but do have a small electric one that we take with us. It is the same one that we use at home. somewhere I saw some addresses/phone numbers for places that have medical rentals. Maybe someone else will have those numbers. Good luck.

 

[Strings]

Thanks. My real concern is the plane ride. Our current one needs to be plugged in to operate. I would also like one for soccer games, camping, etc.. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Megan's Mom]

Megan didn't have any trouble on the airplane. Does your DD also have an inhauler? That might be all you need on the plane.

 

[Strings]

Katie is just 3. She's not old enough to use a rescue inhaler effectively. That's why we need the neb.

 

[OneMoreTry]

There are some great portable nebs out there. $80 to $190 and most insurance will cover a portable for a 3yo who can't use an inhaler. Personally, I would get one with disposable batteries and I've seen one for about $85, but I can never remember the names. They easily fit in a purse.

You don't need an ultrasonic. They are hundreds of dollars more.

Check with your local respiratory equipment supply companies like Apria or Lincare.

 

[WDWFOREVER]

Check with the airline you are flying with - lots of them have portable nebulisers on board as a matter of course. We fly from England with Virgin Atlantic and they are aware that I, DH and DS all suffer with asthma. Each time I ring their special needs department I am asked whether we require a nebuliser. Worth checking.

 

[Strings]

Thank you for the replies. I called NWA and they do have a nebulizer on board. I think I will still get a portable one, so I can have one with me in the parks-and not have to go to fist aide. Thanks again.