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simplicitas May 30th, 2010 04:06 PM

Do I need a converter for a nebulizer?
 
Hi forum,

My family will be traveling in France and Spain this summer. My daughter has asthma and uses a nebulizer (breathing machine that plugs into wall outlet). Does anyone know if I can use just my adapter for this or will I blow a fuse? (We are staying in an old farmhouse part of the time). Do I need a converter? Has anyone used a nebulizer with the adapter only?
Thanks so much for your help!

flylow May 30th, 2010 04:40 PM

Look at the power adapter for the nebulizer to see if the power/hertz specs say: 120/240V, 50/60Hz.

If so, just get the proper power outlet adapter to convert US plugs to Euro spec and you're set.

Have a great trip,

jgg May 30th, 2010 06:26 PM

We travel quite a bit and have two asthmatics in the family - we never travel without a nebulizer - have you ever considered buying one of the hand held battery operated ones? They are great for travel - and you can use anywhere, on the plane, in a car, on a train, etc.

P_M May 30th, 2010 07:30 PM

jgg, that's a great idea. Where can you get those and how much do they cost?

simplicitas May 31st, 2010 05:39 AM

I didn't know that there were battery operated ones...I will check this out. Thanks for the help!

jgg May 31st, 2010 05:57 PM

We have an omron ultra sonic nebulizer. We ordered it online. We have owned two aeronebs but had some reliability problems with them. You do need a prescription to get these, but I'm sure your dr. will give you one.


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