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London, UK
March 3, 2016
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Good luck. Planes are pressurized, so just like breathing anywhere. If the plane depressurizes, everyone in the plane will be just like you.

March 4, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Never had a problem flying

March 9, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

OOPS---pressurized plane does not work for COPD sufferers. I just learned that the air pressure on a airplane is set at the equivalent of 7000 ft.. elevation---basically same as the Vail Valley in Colorado. In Florida, I don't need oxygen during the day, but in the Vail Valley, Colorado, I was on oxygen 24/7.

March 6, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you Marilyn I was a bit concerned have a breath easy day

March 10, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Information on FAA approved oxygen concentrators: They also list a couple of reconditioned ones for $700 or if your insurance carrier will pay 80%, you can get a new one for about the same cost.
https://www.google.com/search?q=faa+approved+po...

March 6, 2016

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