How to Fly With Asthma

Asthma is a long-term respiratory disorder that affects the air passages of the lungs by causing them to become inflamed. This inflammation causes the air passages to become extra-sensitive to a variety of things; hence allergies are a common trigger of an asthma attack. This can create problems for asthmatics who like to travel or fly; however, the key to successfully flying with asthma is to avoid activating any asthma symptoms.

Things You'll Need

  • Asthma medications
  • Liquid antihistamine
  • Quart-sized clear zip bag
  • Purse or bag
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Visit your regular doctor for a check-up and ask him for some type of emergency medication, such as a corticosteroid or an injectable epinephrine, that you can take with you on your flight.

    • 2

      Call around to different airlines and ask if they allow pets to travel in the passenger compartments. Choose an airline that does not allow this, to avoid any possible allergic reactions to pet dander or hair.

    • 3

      Zip all of your liquid medications into a quart-sized clear food storage bag, if they are under 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters each. Place containers that are larger than 3.4 ounces, or 100 milliliters, directly into a carry-on purse or bag as they do not have to be placed inside a clear plastic bag.

    • 4

      Insert the clear plastic bag containing your liquid medications, along with any other types of medication, into a purse or bag that you can keep with you at all times.

    • 5

      Declare to the Transportation Security Officer at the airport that you have liquid medications larger than 3.4 ounces in your bag or purse, if in fact you do. Simply tell him verbally or give him a written declaration. Keep declared liquid medications and other liquids for disabilities and medical conditions separate from all other property submitted for X-ray screening, and be prepared to display, handle and repack your medications personally during the screening process.

Copyright Wanderlust World © https://www.ynyoo.com