Bill Cusack
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48 hours with new right lung
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Thanks for sharing. Im 73 on o2 7×24. Maybe i missed something but just to be thorough – Many use tubing swivel connectors for low pressure to daisy chained cannulas to go 100+ feet from the concentrators. Inogen provides these with the cannulas.
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Regarding learning about the many ways the oxygen in usa:
1.) I learned a lot at pulmonary rehab. Medicare pays for a very few hours. My provider runs about 10 patients at a time with 5 different 15 minute routines. 1-Treadmill, 2-NuStep, 3-Kazoo(Amazon Adurance Breathing Exercise Device), 4-Hand bike(Ebay – Mini Pedal Exerciser Cycle Bike Leg Arm Desk w/LCD Display Fitness Home Exercise), 5-Stationary Bicycle.
2.) Respirtech Vest (Medicare pays for treating specific disease)
3.) Lung transplant is available to older healthy people with pulmonary fibrosis. I have yet to pass the transplant evaluation. the process has taken a year and is very informative.
4.) proper breathing -1.) Diaphragm is better 2.) pursed lips exhale to increase pressure in lungs to open collapsed/congested alvioli
5.) Interactions with other patients is very informative. There are groups like AA for lung patients.
6. There are many Medicare cost restrictions regarding needed treatments, e.g. I can get a portable and a stationary electric oxygen concentrators. I must pay for any backup tanks. This is important when the electric power is out.
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I tried oxymizer products. My portable concentrator could not provide sufficient O2 for exercise at health club. The.Oxymizer moustache and pendant tubes increased my spo2 for exercise.
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Some are being evuated at age 73. Last high res CT scan showed a 6mm nodule. I am on hold for 3 months when we get a follow-up high res CT scan – Hoping there is no growth in the nodule. I go to pulmonary Rehab 3 time per week. And feel great
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I’m having trouble getting an emergency oxygen tank from my oxygen supplier. I’m told Medicare pays for a stationary and a portable Oxygen supply. My supplier only handles electric oxygen concentrators. My portable came with 2 batteries. Each battery lasts one hour at 3L. I’m on 4th floor of all electric condo building including elevator. There are occasional power fails. I’m told I can pay for an emergency tank for myself as my supplier meets medicare emergency requirements. I should have paid more attention when I committed to 5 years contract with my supplier. I’m appealing but it is not going well. Any suggestions appreciated.