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August 26, 2026

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Tori

Hello,

I am new to the group and was diagnosed with mild Bronchiecstasis last year.

I have a question about cleaning my nebulizing equipment while traveling… specifically on a cruise.

I usually sanitize by boiling my equipment in distilled water after cleaning with hot soapy water but obviously won’t be able to do that on a ship.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!!

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Ksmiles123

Tori,

Hello! Welcome to the community. I have not traveled on a cruise since my diagnosis. Disposable nebulizer cups is one option. Baby Brezza one step sterilizer dryer mini has been mentioned in the past.

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Tori

Thank you!

I will look into that!

I am taking my Pari Trek portable nebulizer and unfortunately the disposable cups don’t work well with it so I do need to figure out how to clean them.

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Ksmiles123

You are most welcome! I didn’t know what type of nebulizer you were planning on bringing. I have the PariTrek as well. Can you contact the cruise company and ask if they will provide distilled water and a way to boil water? They may provide the water but depending upon the carrier if they would provide you with access to boiling water. I recall a few patients being able to use their drizzle pot or hot pot on board but I don’t recall which cruise ship they were on. Hopefully, other members who have taken a cruise will chime in. I will research to see if I can find more information for you.

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