Travel Tips for People With COPD

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 shouldwell 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.