Gypsywych Posted October 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2019 My husband has recently been diagnosed with COPD and he uses a nebulizer for his daily breathing treatment. He is a little worried about getting out to sea and having his machine quit working. Does medical have a nebulizer onboard in cases like this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool Posted October 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2019 why don't you bring a second the one I am going to tell you about it is as big as my hand Portable Mini Vaporizers Cool Mist Handheld Travel Steam Compressor Machine Humidifier for Adults & Kids by Cotify This is on amazon and yes it is a Nebulizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2019 They have two on Carnival ships. I had need for one on our Journey cruise on the Breeze last November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted October 19, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Thank you both. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted October 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I have Copd and carry an Omron portable nebulizer . It works on AA batteries . It is a little expensive but worth it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandvsmith Posted October 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Probably by the time you pay to use their nebulizer, you could have bought a couple of portable nebulizers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2019 47 minutes ago, pandvsmith said: Probably by the time you pay to use their nebulizer, you could have bought a couple of portable nebulizers. I did not think I would need mine, will not make that mistake again. It was not bad and covered by insurance, happy they had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrucern Posted October 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Have his MD write a script for a portable nebulizer, I have one and it works well. I especially got it for our cruises, small, light and easy to pack in carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted October 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I agree with bringing a second one (if you’re concerned about the first one malfunctioning). They are relatively inexpensive, usually $50 or less. It would be worth the cost for peace of mind. Also make sure he carries his rescue inhaler with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted October 19, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Thank you all. He's currently looking at a portable/battery powered back up. I appreciate the advice. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescami Posted October 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Ask for a spacer for the inhalers. The nebulizer is used for most people because they are bad at timing their inhalations with inhalers. Make sure he has travel insurance but inhalers are the same medications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 21, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 9:40 AM, dbrucern said: Have his MD write a script for a portable nebulizer, I have one and it works well. I especially got it for our cruises, small, light and easy to pack in carry on How much was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted October 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 10:01 PM, jcool said: why don't you bring a second the one I am going to tell you about it is as big as my hand Portable Mini Vaporizers Cool Mist Handheld Travel Steam Compressor Machine Humidifier for Adults & Kids by Cotify This is on amazon and yes it is a Nebulizer I didn't look at the details on this machine, but if there is a heating element (steam) it might be prohibited like clothing irons and steamers or coffee pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted October 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2019 My two cents, if your machine is old, have your ins. provider send a new one, just tell them it broke. In reality they don't last forever. Thats how I got a new cpap machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool Posted October 23, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I use this for my asthma. That what I was thinking until I saw it. And I know what one is suppose to be. Because I have asthma since I was a month old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallivanting Souls Posted October 24, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2019 13 hours ago, pacruise804 said: I didn't look at the details on this machine, but if there is a heating element (steam) it might be prohibited like clothing irons and steamers or coffee pots. 10 hours ago, jcool said: On 10/18/2019 at 7:01 PM, jcool said: why don't you bring a second the one I am going to tell you about it is as big as my hand Portable Mini Vaporizers Cool Mist Handheld Travel Steam Compressor Machine Humidifier for Adults & Kids by Cotify This is on amazon and yes it is a Nebulizer A nebulizer and vaporizer/humidifier are not the same. A Nebulizer turns respiratory medications into a vapor that you breathe in for about 5 minutes time. The other machines are to put humidity into the air. OP, if your Neb is in good condition, there is no reason to think you need to haul more than one. Maybe call and have an older machine swapped out prior to your trip. Bring more than enough of your RX medications. Yes, they do make travel size nebulizers. Modern machines have no necessity to be large and bulky. As for the portable vaporizers, I have one of those as well. It sends out a vapor and you can add essential oils. I brought it last cruise when I had bronchitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted October 24, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 10:56 AM, jimbo5544 said: How much was it? They run less than $50.00 Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2019 5 hours ago, yogibear said: They run less than $50.00 Karen Thanks, I am buying one on Amazon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted October 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 24, 2019 8 hours ago, familyoutdoors said: A nebulizer and vaporizer/humidifier are not the same. A Nebulizer turns respiratory medications into a vapor that you breathe in for about 5 minutes time. The other machines are to put humidity into the air. OP, if your Neb is in good condition, there is no reason to think you need to haul more than one. Maybe call and have an older machine swapped out prior to your trip. Bring more than enough of your RX medications. Yes, they do make travel size nebulizers. Modern machines have no necessity to be large and bulky. As for the portable vaporizers, I have one of those as well. It sends out a vapor and you can add essential oils. I brought it last cruise when I had bronchitis. My children used nebulizers when they were young so I'm aware of the difference and figured a nebulizer would be permitted. I'm surprised the vaporizer was allowed - I've seen threads in the past implying they weren't with the heating element and there were other suggestions for adding humidity to the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallivanting Souls Posted October 24, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 24, 2019 So I think the problem here is that I am calling this little machine by the wrong name. It is actually a diffuser not a vaporizer or humidifier. There is no heat involved. I don't know how the machine makes water into water vapor. It also uses either USB or USB into wall plug. Sorry for the confusion. I got mine at my local GNC type store, but they did also have them on Amazon. I also have a larger one that plugs into the wall for more square footage. My son left it for me. Not sure how helpful they are, but when you have a cold, might make you feel better. (here is a similar item to give a better mental picture) https://www.amazon.com/VOYAGE-Aromatherapy-Waterless-Essential-Diffuser/dp/B077FJ8575 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted October 25, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 2:09 PM, fireofficer5 said: My two cents, if your machine is old, have your ins. provider send a new one, just tell them it broke. In reality they don't last forever. Thats how I got a new cpap machine. He's on his 3rd machine since February of 2018, which is why he's a little concerned about it breaking. He doesn't trust them now. He's already ordered a smaller portable backup, so we're good to go. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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