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User Perspective: Visiting Boston with Oxygen

Boston, Massachusetts is one of the biggest and most popular cities in the United States, with a reputation for a being both upscale and a little rough around the edges. Just like New York, it’s a very diverse city, with people coming in from all over the country and the world. Like many people, you might have Boston on your list of must-see cities, even if you only end up going once in your life. If you’re using portable oxygen, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to visit this exciting and historic city.

If you’re thinking about visiting Boston and require oxygen therapy; the best thing to do would be to get advice from someone who doesn’t only live there, but who also uses a portable oxygen concentrator. Ruby O. has lived in Boston since she was a teenager and she is now 65 and using a portable oxygen concentrator. She has some must-see destinations to suggest, as well as advice for using your oxygen concentrator.

December 15, 2014April 7, 2021 Alec W

User Perspective: Snowshoeing in Vail with Oxygen

Maybe you’ve been getting your exercise outside during the spring, summer and fall, but you want to continue during the snow covered months of the year. How does one get their outdoor activity when there are inches of snow on the ground? Snowshoeing, of course. Vail Valley resort is a safe and beautiful place to take your snowshoeing adventure, and gently get your blood pumping and some fresh, brisk air in your lungs.

If you’re an oxygen user like Erik, you’ll need to take some precautions and do a little extra planning if you want to go snowshoeing in this beautiful resort. You’ll have plenty of ground to cover, and you won’t want to wander out without having put some thought into your day. Vail is Erik’s favorite place to go snowshoeing, and he share some of his advice on doing it while using a portable oxygen concentrator.

December 1, 2014April 7, 2021 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting Glenwood Springs on Oxygen Therapy

If you’re looking for plenty of fun things to do in the great outdoors, look no further than the great adventures that can be had in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. You don’t even need to be the outdoorsy type per say, to appreciate your time in what has been dubbed “America’s Most Fun Town”. This place certainly lives up to its nickname, and if you use oxygen therapy on a regular basis, you can have just as much fun.

One such oxygen therapy patient is Gloria P. of Aspen, Colorado, which is a little less than an hour away driving distance from Glenwood Springs. Gloria loves visiting Glenwood Springs, and has been there on numerous occasions, so she’s our tour guide and oxygen therapy advice giver for using a portable oxygen concentrator while having fun in America’s Most Fun Town.

November 19, 2014April 7, 2021

User Perspective: A Users Experience with Oxygen on a Trip to London

Who would want to miss an opportunity to go to one of the most interesting, oldest and most famous cities in the world? Not very many people, that’s for sure. London, England is a city with a lot of history and cultural significance. Sure they speak English and if you’re an American going to London, you don’t really have to learn basic words in a different language to find the nearest restroom or to order from a menu. However, it’s very different nonetheless!

Dale R. has been using a mobile oxygen machine for a little over 4 years, and he’s very glad he converted from tanks when he did. Dale shares with us his adventures in London, and offers some tips on traveling abroad and through this city while using his portable oxygen concentrator.

November 17, 2014April 7, 2021 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Going to a Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium

The highly successful football team, the Dallas Cowboys, have fans from all over the country, not just Texas! They’ve been to the Superbowl 8 times and hold the record for the most consecutive winning seasons, so it’s no wonder they have been so well loved for so long. If you’re a fan of the Cowboys, whether you go way back or if you have a new-found appreciation for them, seeing them play on their home field is something you will have to experience.

Vincent G. AKA “Uncle Vinny” isn’t originally from Dallas or Arlington, or even from Texas. He’s a Pennsylvania transplant who moved to Dallas when he was 30 for a new job offer. He never left and said that he fell in love with Texas, and has been a raving Cowboys fan since before he moved. Uncle Vinny was diagnosed with severe emphysema when he was 59 and now uses a portable oxygen concentrator. Uncle Vinny has a few things to say about going to a Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium while using oxygen.

November 10, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting Hawaii While Using Portable Oxygen

You won’t find anywhere on earth quite like Hawaii. You might be picturing beautiful beaches, hula dancers, active volcanoes, and while Hawaii does have these things, it isn’t all there is to it. There are many different things to do and see on the Big Island and beyond. Needing to use oxygen therapy shouldn’t stop you from doing most of them. We only say “most” of them because you can’t really go surfing while using an oxygen concentrator!

Oxygen patient Mario F. lives in Hawaii and knows how to get around, as well as some of the most essential things to experience on your first, or second, or tenth trip to Hawaii.

October 24, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: My Recent trip to New York City

There are so many great things to see and do in New York City, one of the biggest, busiest and most popular cities in the world. If you’re a tourist, the excitement of the Big Apple can be overwhelming, even for the most seasoned traveler. If you’re using portable oxygen, it can seem a little more daunting.

Take it from Candace T., a portable oxygen user who also loves to visit the City that Never Sleeps. If you’re an oxygen therapy patient thinking of visiting NYC, but you’re not sure where to start, Candace is here to give her oxygen user’s view of seeing the sites, as well as some portable oxygen concentrator travel advice.

October 15, 2014April 7, 2021 Scott Ridl

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: My Trip with oxygen to Pikes Peak

One of the things I’ve always wanted to do, among my very long bucket list of amazing places to visit n my life, was to hike the trails of Pike’s Peak. I had read so much about this place and saw all the beautiful pictures, and I couldn’t wait to go.

I’ve been to a few great places already when I was younger, but Pike’s Peak kept getting put off for this reason and that reason. Life throws you curve balls and you have to deal with them, and your dreams have to get pushed to the side for a while.

One of those curve balls hit me pretty hard when I was 49 – that’s 4 years ago already. I was diagnosed with COPD and had to start oxygen therapy to get my blood oxygen level back up to where it’s supposed to be. I was pretty upset when I heard this news, but I also didn’t know much about it yet.

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September 19, 2014April 7, 2021 Alec W

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

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