What’s in your travel bag? Doctors share tips on what to pack for medical issues


You added your destination on your weather app. Your out-of-office notification is on. Chargers — check.

But one thing you didn’t prepare for on your trip? An unexpected medical issue, possibly brought on by a red-eye flight that worked too well or the friends you’re visiting forgetting to tell you they have a new puppy — and you’re allergic!

ABC News asked doctors about must-have medications and products for travel that can relieve some of the pain and stress. Here’s what they had to say.

PHOTO: A family is seen packing for a trip in this undated stock photo.

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A family is seen packing for a trip in this undated stock
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Incase A.R.C. Travel Pack review

Finding the right travel backpack can feel like an impossible feat, mainly because there are so many to choose from. There are backpacks aimed at business travelers just as there are backpacks geared toward leisure travelers and hiking backpacks for adventure trips. In my search for the best backpack, I’ve discovered that, for the most part, I need an option that works well in various circumstances.

Among the dozens of travel backpacks I’ve tried over the years, I have almost exclusively used the Incase A.R.C. Travel Pack on my trips. Not only have I taken the A.R.C. Travel Pack on

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Amanda Ayala forgets to pack her own clothes on family trip in

In a TikTok that you’ll probably relate to a little too much, a mom has shared how she forgot to pack her own clothes on a family trip.

In just one of the thousand ways moms take on the mental load, she managed to pack everything her kids needed for the camping holiday but completely forgot about herself.

And to make matters worse, she didn’t even realize until she was already on vacation.

Thankfully, the mom, Amanda Ayala, has a great sense of humor and took to TikTok to share the relatable moment.

The video has since gone viral, with

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Best Toiletry Bags for Travel: Best Makeup Bags to Pack Beauty Products

The Best Toiletry Bags for All Your Travel Beauty Essentials
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A good toiletry bag is essential to a seamless packing routine. Olivia Baker for Observer

As any frequent traveler knows, a good toiletry bag is essential to a seamless packing process. While I pride myself on my ability to pack for pretty much any getaway in a single carry-on suitcase (pro tip: packing cubes are a game changer), it’s been more difficult finding the perfect TSA-ready toiletry bag for all my travel beauty needs over the years. Some fell apart at the seams within mere days of use, others were too tiny to fit even the most pared down selection

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The Best Travel Accessories to Pack for Every Trip

The Best Travel Accessories to Bring on All Your Upcoming Trips
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These are the travel accessories that will make your adventures so much more convenient.

No matter where you’re headed, there are certain travel essentials you should bring on every trip. Yes, every adventure is different, and while your packing list will surely vary depending on your destination (a tropical beach vacation calls for a different wardrobe than a ski getaway), there are a few items that will make the travel experience so much more pleasant.

A good carry-on suitcase is a must, but you’ll also want to make sure you’re optimizing your packing space, which is where a quality set

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Pack Like A Pro With These Organizer Finds

Packing for your next trip doesn’t have to mean choosing between your favorite wardrobe pieces. With the right organizer finds, you can bring along all your vacation looks without having to leave anything behind (within reason, of course).

Check out our list of space- and time-saving picks to help you pack like the professional traveler you are.

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Are you the type of traveler who likes to have options for your daily wear? Then compression packing cubes are a necessary buy to give you more space to bring all your fly ‘fits along. While other options require a

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Here’s how I pack light when traveling with my family

I take packing very seriously. From packing lists to packing cubes, I pride myself on always having what we need without overpacking — and without having to check bags. But I wasn’t always this way. I’ll never forget the first overnight trip with my then-4-month-old son for a weeklong conference in New Orleans. Being first-time parents, we packed everything we thought we would need and even more that we didn’t. But it’s better to have and not need, right? Not always.

A lot has changed since that last trip over four years ago, including the addition of another kid and

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