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Travel is a very beautiful thing
in our life, get close to the natural, far away from the city, climb mountains,
see rivers, how wonderful the outdoor times. However, if you’re fighting with
COPD, there are many constraints, as easy to be short of breath, you may be
reluctant to go out and spend most of time stay at home. This is true for many
people under this condition. But if you make the proper and well preparations,
there's no reason you can't travel anywhere you'd like, be it for a few hours
or a few weeks.
1.Before the travel, you shall
need a smart plan, it is important to talk it with your doctor first. As changes
in altitude and climate can affect breathing. The doctor will give you advices
and tell you more cautions. Like Is it safe for you to travel? When traveling
to areas of higher elevation, will your oxygen requirements change? How soon
can you travel after lung surgery? What to do in case of infection? How to do
if happen emergency things? ect.
2. Also, ask you doctor to recommend
the local doctors or hospitals of destinations. Print it on paper.
3. Check with your insurance
company before you travel to avoid any insurance mishaps along the way.
4. You should well prepare the
things took for the travel.
A.
A full supply of your COPD
medications and take the a list of your medications. If possible, get copies of
your prescriptions and keep the medical record,
B.
Water or beverage to take medicine
C.
Bring an adequate supply of oxygen.
Maybe take the oxygen tanks or portable oxygen concentrator.
D. Bring a hand sanitizer . This helps kill germs and prevent infection.
5. Choose a suitable transport and
make sure to be familiar with the transport policies, as you need travel with
oxygen
6. If possible, don’t travel
alone, be accompany with families or friends
7. Don’t forget the right meal,
regular exercise during the trip.
8. While on your trip, remember to
pace yourself and make sure you get the proper rest.
With a good plan and well
preparation, you can have an enjoyable time and see as much as you are
able.
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