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Durham, UK

any advice would be helpful flying to rhodes from uk for a 2 week holdiday with my family and my twin sister for our 50th birthday and it will probably be my last holiday abroad as i know my copd will only get worse . In the early stages of copd do not need oxygen yet. thanks

March 5, 2016
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Wheelchair to the plane and off, plenty of wager while in flight, have inhallers within reach, as Dr, re antibiotics and predisone to take with you

March 9, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

go while you can I went to usa last year I was fine out there its just luck, cant go again tho insurance way too high x

March 7, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Before you fly request wheelchair assistance. At the checkin let them know you have COPD and they will try to get you a seat close to the front of the plane. That's where the wheelchair assistance is a big advantage. Wear a bladder control panty which will help keep you from getting overanxious if you require the washroom on the flight. Carry your meds on the plane with you in your carryon along with your information. Do not pack them in your suitcase. A

March 6, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Check with your doc regarding whether you'll need O2 to fly. You really don't want to be the person who experiences bad problems because your O2 sats tank on the plane. There is a test you can have done called the High Altitude Simulation test that will tell you whether you'll need O2 at altitudes of 8000 to 10000. I suggest that because even though most airlines say they keep their planes at 6000 to 8000, it really does vary. That's my only suggestion. Other than that, you'll do fine.

March 5, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I agree with Ann, sometimes its hard to get to your next flight, they so have a person at the ready to get you to your connection. Always call in advance and they will be ready for you, first to board flight, and assistance ready after landing.

March 7, 2016

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