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User Perspective: Visiting Disney World in Orlando with Grandchildren

My son was taking his family, my three grandchildren to Orlando, Florida to get the Disney World experience. When he told me he was thinking of going, I jumped at the chance. I was there when I was younger when it was much different than it is today, and of course I had to see my grand-kids faces when they saw their favorite characters walking around the park!

I use the Airsep Freestyle 5 for my oxygen therapy, and I need to use it for most of the day. Since I knew I would be doing a lot of walking around while I was there, I went ahead and ordered a couple more external batteries to go along with my Airbelt. I already have an external battery that I use, so that made for three all together. That was enough to cover me for the flight there, which the airline was pretty strict on how much battery life I had to bring with me. Better safe than sorry, right?

September 24, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

Users Perspective: Traveling to Yellowstone National Park with Oxygen

My family brought up that they wanted to take a trip to Yellowstone National Park last year for the family vacation. Two years before that, they traveled to The Redwood Forest to go camping, and I was unable to go because I had oxygen tanks, and we would have had to travel by plane. This past family vacation, I was able to go with a portable oxygen concentrator rental from American Medical!

I was sad at first, because I thought I would have to miss out on yet another family vacation. My 8 year old grandson was getting to see these amazing things, and I wasn’t able to go and see them, or see the wonder on his face while he saw them. I’ve seen pictures of Yellowstone and I so badly wanted to go. I mentioned this to my son-in-law and he suggested that I look into getting a portable oxygen concentrator, just for the trip.

September 18, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting Chicago and Grant Park on Oxygen

Chicago is one of the most exciting cities in the United States, and a great place to visit whether you are into art, business, food, or virtually anything else. This city pretty much has everything. It’s one of those cities that you don’t want to miss out on, if you want to take a road trip or to visit all the different parts of the United States. If you need to use oxygen therapy and want to visit Chicago, you shouldn’t have to feel like you need to miss out on an adventure in this city.

You don’t need to go there without a clue, though. Jared P. has been using a portable oxygen concentrator for a few years now, and knows how to get around The Windy City while using it. He has a few great recommended travel destinations for your stay in Chicago, and some travel tips for using your portable oxygen concentrator, en route to the city, and while you’re there.

September 15, 2014May 27, 2021 Scott Ridl

Traveling to High Altitude Locations with Oxygen

Even those who don’t have COPD or other chronic lung diseases, can have a hard time in high altitudes. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can happen when you aren’t used to a high altitude and you ascend too quickly for your body to adjust properly. AMS symptoms are difficulty sleeping, fatigue, headache, nausea or vomiting, unusual shortness of breath and a rapid pulse.

It’s usually caught and treated in the mild stage, but severe AMS symptoms include chest tightness or congestion, a bluish tint to the skin, cough, confusion, inability to walk a straight line and coughing up blood. Needless to say, it can become life threatening if left untreated properly by medical personnel.

High altitudes can be serious business, as they can severely effect people with otherwise healthy lungs. If you’re using an oxygen concentrator, this can give you a good buffer for dealing with the thinner air of higher altitudes. If you’re talking about traveling up into the mountains, however, you will need to take some precautions.

July 8, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

Why You Should Get the Eclipse 5 for Travel

If there was ever a perfect portable oxygen concentrator for any type of travel, it would be the newest of the Eclipse models from SeQual, the Eclipse 5. It has all of the great features of the Eclipse 3, with improvements that have pushed it above and beyond most expectations for oxygen therapy on the go. If you are planning a trip and haven’t yet decided on a portable oxygen concentrator to take with you on your journey, you will want to take this one into consideration.

Like all of our portable oxygen concentrators, the SeQual Eclipse 5 is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This means it has already been approved for use on most airlines, and he concentrator itself, or the accessory bag containing your batteries won’t count as part of your carry on limit.

October 31, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Portable Oxygen Concentrator Rentals in Portland

If you like roses, rain, coffee, and living the environmentally friendly lifestyle, you might just fall in love with Portland if you’ve never been there before. Whether you’ve never been there before, or you want to visit again, we definitely don’t want you to miss out! Our fleet of portable oxygen rentals are here to make your trip possible, as well as easier and as hassle-free as possible. Give us a call and we’ll have your portable oxygen concentrator at your door, just in time for your trip to The City of Roses.

You won’t have any trouble getting around in this town, because of how well it was planned out in the way of land use and public transportation, and that’s why it’s one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the continental US. Hop a ride on a convenient TriMet bus, rent a car to explore the town, or take your time and walk or bike to many of the great destinations around the city. Either way you choose to get around while you’re there, you oxygen concentrator will be up and out of your way. All of our portable concentrators are approved for every type of public transportation.

October 30, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Best Places to Visit Before Summer Ends and Oxygen Therapy Tips

You want to see as much as you can of the places that turn cold and inclement during the winter months. You can always save the places in the warming climates for a vacation during the winter months. Here is a list of the best places to visit while the weather is still pleasant, and a few tips for bringing your oxygen concentrator along with you for the trip.

If you are flying to your destination, make sure you let your airline know 48 hours ahead of time that you are bringing along an oxygen concentrator. Different airlines have different requirements for the battery power you will need when you get on the plane. In any case, you will definitely need extra batteries or battery packs for the trip. You can add more batteries to your rental package, or purchase a travel package for your chosen oxygen concentrator.

August 13, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Tips for Taking Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator to a Theme Park

Theme parks or amusement parks are hot destinations for many people during the summer months, and you shouldn’t have to miss out. If you don’t have a portable oxygen concentrator, you can easily and quickly rent one from us, and it will be delivered to your door in just a few days. A portable oxygen concentrator will allow you to go just about anywhere, but you will need to keep a few safety tips in mind.

If you are getting on a plane to get to the amusement park, you will need to call the airline at least 48 hours before your flight to let them know you’ll be bringing your portable oxygen concentrator on board with you. All of the portable oxygen concentrators in our rental fleet are FAA approved.

July 16, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Rentals in Denver

Colorado’s largest city and state capital is a great place to visit, with many things to do with the whole family. If you plan on traveling to or from the Denver area, our fleet of rental portable oxygen concentrators are ready for you with just a phone call.

Go anywhere around town with one of our portable models, which allow you to travel as light as possible, while receiving your oxygen therapy. None of our portable oxygen concentrators weigh more than 20 lbs, so you’ll be able to easily cart it around town at your side, strapped to your back in a backpack, or on one of our sturdy and easy-to-maneuver carts. Bringing your portable oxygen concentrator with you wherever you go has never been easier or more convenient.

July 12, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Preparing for Long Term and Short Term Travel With Oxygen

Using oxygen therapy doesn’t need to hinder you from going where you want or need to go, even if it’s a long journey, and if you need constant oxygen therapy. However, vacationing with a portable oxygen concentrator on long trips on a boat, airplane, bus, train or a car does require a small amount of preparation.

You should first visit your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to travel and receive the necessary vaccinations. You might also be required to show the bus line or airline the oxygen prescription from your doctor. As a basic rule, you should always call the public transportation company ahead of time and let them know you are using an oxygen concentrator.

April 12, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

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