@bmiller2653
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Bob replied to the topic Working after transplant in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 1 year, 3 months ago
Dave
Thanks for your very informative response to the question. I am 5 years in with IPF and awaiting a decision of whether i qualify for a transplant. Had to give up my p/t job last year due to a deterioration in my oxygen levels. Would love to be able to go back to work if transplanted as this virus deal is driving me nuts. Concern now is the…[Read more]
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Bob replied to the topic Oxygen in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 years, 5 months ago
Does anyone know if high heat and humidy can contribute to lower oxygen levels.
I am in Hawaii and have noticed my level drops seriously when walking without my portable oxygen concentrater. I use an oximeter for my readings.I hope i am not stealing this thread but i could not see how to start a new one.
Bob
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Bob replied to the topic Insurance Availability for Patients with PF. in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years, 6 months ago
Have had PF for approx 2 years now. Have travelled by air 4 times with no problem getting insurance , all be it at a higher price thru my CAA.
Just had to answer the medical questionnaire.
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Bob posted a new activity comment 3 years, 11 months ago
meant 6 lpm’s
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Bob posted a new activity comment 3 years, 11 months ago
Charlene,
My apologies in my tardy response. I typed out my reply and hit the send button i thought but apparently not, as after checking there was no response. Thanks for getting back to me.
Does your Resperonics unit offers 6 ppm continuous. Can you tell me approx weight. Did you buy it in Canada or thru the US
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Bob posted an update 3 years, 11 months ago
I am researching info on portable oxygen units that i can use when i fly. I need a setting of 6 lpm continuous when flying. I do not use oxygen regualary except when working out. I am in Canada and have only seen units from the US. Nothing the matter with that except I would have to pay duty on top of an expensive purchase. Does anyone have info…[Read more]
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Hi @bmiller2653, thanks for your post and connecting with us regarding portable oxygen concentrators (POC). I’ve actually flown several times with my POC, so hopefully I can provide you with some insight into this. I use the Respironics SimplyGo machine and it is FAA approved, meaning it can go on any flight safely, when used in battery mode only…[Read more]
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Charlene,
My apologies in my tardy response. I typed out my reply and hit the send button i thought but apparently not, as after checking there was no response. Thanks for getting back to me.
Does your Resperonics unit offers 6 ppm continuous. Can you tell me approx weight. Did you buy it in Canada or thru the US
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meant 6 lpm’s
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Bob replied to the topic Do you take OFEV? Take our poll! in the forum Polls & Quizzes 4 years, 3 months ago
Yes
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Bob posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
sorry for the delay in answering but i am not on this forum often. Nothing too much new, just plugging along and taking things day to day
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Hi @bmiller2653, no problem, thanks for checking in and I’m glad to hear you’re doing okay and taking things day to day. That seems to be the best thing we can do sometimes, doesn’t it? Take care and feel free to connect on these forums any time!
Warm regards,
Charlene.
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Bob became a registered member 4 years, 4 months ago
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Hi Bob, thanks for joining the PF forums and welcome!
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meant 6 lpm’s