Liquid medication when flying

[karens66]

Firstly thank you everyone for for your replies to my post on portable nebuliser I think I will be getting the omron as I am new to all this nebuliser stuff can I ask what is the best way of taking the liquid ventolin in my hand luggage I rang Ryanair and I have a medical waiver letter for my main nebuliser but do you need to take a prescription for the ventolin liquid and do you put this in clear plastic bags as other liquids and how much liquid medication is allowed many thanks in advance, sorry to be a nuisance but I am new to all this ..Oh and do you need clearance from airline about the portable nebuliser

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Hi karens66

Welcome to the forum. There's some information on our website about taking meds on a plane bit.ly/2u10sCc

t’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.

Here's a previous thread where people shared lots of useful tips: healthunlocked.com/asthmauk...

Hope that helps,

Dita

[Emily-G]

Hiya - good luck with the little omron, I used mine yesterday watching a dvd with my wee boy, Was able to cuddle him without him getting tangled in the machine tubing and it is totally quiet.

I need to look into flying with meds too as I havent flown in years because of not being confident about taking my medication on the plane.

Hope you have a fab time away xxx

[Wheezycat]

I would check with the airline. You can even have problems with a peak flow meter, so last year I did check with airlines, and I also got myself a letter from my gp to say I needed to carry one. In the end I had no trouble at all, but I didn’t wan to take any chances (reminds me, I now need to check with Easy Jet.....)

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I often have issues carrying liquid piriton as have nut allergy as well as brittle asthma. The epi pens/asthma meds cause no issue. I had to get my GP to write a letter confirming I need to carry it. They normally put a fight up until I produce the letter! Prior to the letter I used to suggest I tasted it (similar to baby milk protocol) but this was never allowed.

[Wheezycat]

And, oh, by the way, I had to pay a bit to get my letter from the gp, a standard fee. For me it was well worth it, just to help to avoid hassle.