Preparing to Travel

In addition to the typical travel headaches, people with cystic fibrosis must also consider other things related to their health. This section will discuss ways to be as prepared as possible for your trip so that you can spend less time on travel hassles and more time enjoying yourself.

What You Need To Know

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Planning Ahead Will Prevent Problems Later

Don't wait until the last minute.

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    First Stop: Your CF Care Team

    Check in with your cystic fibrosis care team several months before your trip. 

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    Questions to Ask Your CF Care Team

    Use this list when you talk to your doctor about how to stay healthy while traveling. 

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    Packing List

    Use this list to pack like a pro. 

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    Know Your Local Care Options

    Travel prepared with the phone numbers and addresses of local pharmacies, hospitals and urgent care centers.

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    Know Your Air Travel Rights

    Additional assistance is available for travelers with medical conditions — it’s the law. 

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    Patient Without Borders

    After what seems like an hour and too many clicks to count, you finally did it. You booked your flight! A couple weeks leading up to your departure date, panic starts to set in. You go into operation “no one better get me sick” mode.

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    5 Ways to Sustain Your Daily CF Care While Camping

    Going on a camping trip is a great way to relax and unplug from the daily grind, but when you have cystic fibrosis, unplugging requires some planning and strategy.

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