My story @ 67 Years of age. (Continues)

By damienco2

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While I was in the hospital four years ago I was given a breathing apparatus called an "Aerobika" it seems to help considerably. It is like an exercise device for your lungs. I was online the other day checking into new devices used for this purpose and I didn't like the price they were asking for it, I was happy I took mine home from the hospital I'll tell you.

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Carol Kirker Moderator
<inline-mention username="damienco2" user-id="2417611"/> I agree about the costs of these items. I use the Acapella. Like you, it was given to me in the hospital or by my doctor. They are fantastic gadgets! Thank you for joining in today! I hope you’re day is going well. Carol (moderator)
puffpuff Member
How do you go about taking a 4 day trip when you are on oxygen 24/7?. It's a car trip.
1. Jackie English Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="puffpuff" user-id="2401134"/> Great question! Thank goodness I always have my husband to help on long trips. We always pack my home concentrator, my portable oxygen concentrator and I always try to get some bottles to bring along in case I would have trouble with my portable. I know not everyone has portables but if not they are available to rent from different companies. Here is a great article that talks about traveling with oxygen, I hope it helps! <a href='https://copd.net/living/traveling-with-oxygen' target='_blank'>https://copd.net/living/traveling-with-oxygen</a>. Jackie-(moderator
2. puffpuff Member
 <inline-mention username="Jackie English" user-id="2415342"/> Thank you. That was very helpful. Made me feel much more comfortable about traveling. Thank you.
damienco2 Member
Comments are being posted in my name that I didn’t make. Making comments that are not mine?
1. Alesandra Bevilacqua Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="damienco2" user-id="2417611"/>, thank you so much for alerting us! Do you mind emailing us at contact@COPD.net and sharing further? I'd really like to be able to get to the bottom of this for you! -Alesandra (COPD.net Team)
Jackie English Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="damienco2" user-id="2417611"/> Thank you for sharing your story! I think it helps us all to hear each other's stories and how we cope with them. Jackie-(moderator)

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