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Things To Bring With Your Portable Oxygen Tank When Traveling

By Estelle Larsen


Some people are not blessed enough to be able to breathe normally than others. People who have lung conditions and those who have trouble breathing normally will need the constant aid of an oxygen tank for them to continue to breathe. Before, being connected to a tank would mean that it would be hard for someone to move around and do things that normal people should do.

But now, through some major innovations moving around is now possible. By using a portable oxygen tank, those who are dependent to the tank can go to other places. This can be a hassle at first, especially if the person is not used to carrying something around at all times. But since it is essential for breathing, it will become a part of your body somehow.

There are two types of portable tanks. Depending on your what you need, you can choose either of the two or you can use both. The first one is the tank with the continuous flow. This will provide the body air even if you are inhaling or not. The other one is incorporated with the pulse flow mechanics which allows the user to manipulate the air supply through the inhalation process.

Devices with which have the pulse flow mechanism have built in conserver. These will regulate the usage of oxygen so that the supply would last up to five times more. But people who are still using a tank when they are sleeping are advice to used the continuous type because when you are asleep, breathing tends to be shallow and you might not get the right amount of oxygen in your system.

Even if you have a portable tank with you, there are still restrictions to the things that you can do. You can have the the privilege of traveling but you still need to know if your body can take the travel. It can be a risky move which is why you need to check in with your physician first.

Right before having the decision to travel, you need to ask permission from your doctor first. This is so that he can give you advice on what to prepare as well. Aside from your travel documents, you need to also bring some other documents that are essential for a hassle free travel.

When traveling, you must always bring the oxygen prescription and the papers for your portable equipment. It can be a receipt. It can also be a letter from your equipment provider.

List every phone number that you need. One should be the contact info of your doctor including emergency contact. You should also include numbers from the establishment where you got your oxygen tank. Identification cards are also important so be certain that you are going to bring more than one.

You also need to make room for your medications. Make sure that you will be bringing extra doses. This will be preventive measure in case your return got delayed. And you also have to secure a statement from your physician if you are traveling by plane. This would allow you to use your equipment while you are inside the plane.




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