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Members responded warmly to someone struggling with the idea of going out in public with oxygen, sharing that initial embarrassment is very... Read more

Members responded warmly to someone struggling with the idea of going out in public with oxygen, sharing that initial embarrassment is very common but fades quickly over time. Several members compared oxygen to other mobility aids like canes or walkers, and many found that switching to a portable oxygen concentrator like an Inogen gave them more freedom and confidence to stay active, shop, and visit family. A recurring theme was that most people in public are focused on their own lives and that getting out and doing it, even when nervous, is the best way to adjust to this new routine.