Traveling abroad

[Patiwati]

I'm flying for the first time since copd diagnosis do I have to take my prescription with me to get my inhaler through customs

Thank you

[Southp]

Hi patiwati I've just been Cyprus and took all my meds as long as they have your name and address on them it's ok got through no problem

[WheezyAnne]

It is also a good idea to take a copy of your repeat prescription if you have one, as well as keeping your meds in their original containers, as mentioned by Southp.

[Ergendl in reply to WheezyAnne]

Yes, I always take my repeat prescription. It's useful if something happens to your meds, or if (like I've done on the odd occasion) you forget to pack one of the many meds you use before you go.

[WheezyAnne in reply to Ergendl]

Hi Ergendl, I remember you from other messages, hope you are well. The message came into my in box. I think you need to look for Reply to Patiwati, and put your comment there. Hope that makes sense to you. No worries though.

[soulsaver]

Plan for all eventualities, I say:

Take your latest hard copy prescription, just in case...;

Pack meds in your hand luggage;

Don't put Meds in your hold luggage; if it gets lost you'll have enough to worry about without having to get replacement supplies of prescription only drugs.

Take extra with you in case of days delays;

Check early that your drugs are legal in your destination, so you can find a legal alternative (to Tramadol in Egypt, for example). Or whether having a current prescription exonerates you.

Have a good time!

[Patiwati]

Thank you soulsaver for your very helpful advice. I'm sure others travelling abroad for the first time will find this very helpful.

[lKeith]

Patiwati

Hi, I regularly go abroad with all sorts of inhalers, but always stock up over here before you go and put it all in the "hold" case including any meds. apart from one inhaler that you can keep for the flight. As long as this is shown in the personal "Tray" it has always gotten thro'.

Don't try to take oxygen thro' tho this will be confiscated. Use IHIC for suppliers abroad or organise it with your UK provider.

IKeith

[Patiwati]

Thank you ikeith

[janice01]

I never put meds in hold as have had case go elsewhere to where lm going!

All meds in cabin luggage, take prescription in cabin luggage too. I get extra free baggage for nebuliser and on long winter holiday gave taken postural drainage bed (looks like a paste board ie folds in half but slopes down for lung drainage) but have had this put in hold.

I have a Drs letter saying that l need to travel with extra medical equipment but don't always been to show it - depends on airline....

Never had a problem and we travel several times a year...

Good luck...

Ps put inhalers in tray or plastic bag...x

[Caspiana]

Hello Patiwati .

I'd keep prescriptions with me, if I were you. Just avoids any hassle. Have a wonderful trip. xx ⛵👒

[Tarapup5]

I agree with above but you may need a 'fitness to fly' certificate which involves a test at a hospital who deals with respiratory problems, it's Important you siscuss this with your GP, you may need oxygen for the flight, Ryanair charge £50 each way don't know about others. Better to be safe and it depends on your level o COPD you may not need this. Hope you have a great holiday.

Tarapup5

[Dollysdream]

Hi Patiwati

Just returned from a holiday in Canada. Before I went I arranged to have an extra set of meds, so one set went in my hold bag and one in my cabin bag.

The set in my cabin bag I put in a plastic food container along with a repeat prescription and a letter from my doctor confirming that I needed the meds.... all this was advice taken from the pre flight airline information

This did made it easier at security as it was all in one box, and they could check what I had without any problems.....

Happy holidays... Dxxx