Oxygen
Is there a possibility to get off of oxygen once you are on it?
Hi
. That is a great question. Some members here have been on oxygen temporarily, usually because the need was driven by a flare rather than progression. It's also possible to improve lung effeciency with exercise. I am no medical expert though. Hopefully, others will chime in here with their own experiences. Are you on oxygen now? If so, have long have you needed it? Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member) I've been on oxygen 1 year mainly night but on exertion through the day .I do work PT but can't take my 02 to work it's a job that is sedentary but not sit down and with the public .
I'm not sure if you know about them but there is something called a portable oxygen concentrator that you can bring with you that is less cumbersome than an O2 tank. Here is an article talking a little about it if it helps: https://copd.net/living/oxygen-with-travel Let us know if there's anything else you need in terms of info! Keep on keepin' on, DPM
Oh yes I have a portable concentrator and use it while walking and it's on a rolling cart as the weight maybe 5 or a little more pounds is to heavy for me to carry in the back pack so the cart works well.
I am glad to hear you found a way to make it work,
. Thanks for joining the conversation. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
Hi, I’ve seen some folks come off oxygen—especially if their need was short-term or related to a flare-up. Everyone’s situation is different, though, so it’s something to work through with your doctor. If carrying your current setup is a hassle, I recently came across the VL-2 portable oxygen concentrator from Varon. It’s super lightweight (just 3.3 lbs) and has a carry handle and battery options, which could make staying active a bit easier. Wishing you the best on your journey! You can check the product here
https://varoninc.com/products/vl-2?sca_ref=8679947.O5bZqT47as
