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Can you get portable oxygen if your doctor orders it. Tired of lugging around tanks. Don't know if insurance, medicare cover it.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
July 18
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Medi-care will pay for an oxygen concentrator through your supplemental Insurance, your Dr has to approve it and your oxygen levels have to be 88 or lower when walking, your Drs office can give you the walking test which only takes a few min. Good Luck to you.

August 9
A MyCOPDTeam Member

We have bought 4 of them off Amazon you don't need a doctor's prescription and most are priced pretty reasonable

July 18
MyCOPDTeam

Yes! If your doctor orders it, portable oxygen is absolutely an option — and you're not alone in wanting to ditch those heavy tanks. Many people with COPD make the switch and find it life-changing.

A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a popular choice. Instead of a tank, it pulls oxygen from the air around you and Show Full Answer

Yes! If your doctor orders it, portable oxygen is absolutely an option — and you're not alone in wanting to ditch those heavy tanks. Many people with COPD make the switch and find it life-changing.

A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a popular choice. Instead of a tank, it pulls oxygen from the air around you and delivers it continuously. No refills, no heavy lifting — just breathe.

Here are the main portable oxygen options available:

- Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) — lightweight, battery-powered, and rechargeable
- Smaller compressed oxygen tanks — lighter than standard tanks but still need refilling
- Liquid oxygen portables — lightweight and long-lasting, though harder to find and a bit pricier As for coverage, it's worth a direct conversation with both your insurance provider and Medicare to find out what's included under your plan. A MyCOPDTeam member shared a helpful tip: "Talk with your insurance company to see what you can work out."

Your doctor can write the prescription and may also help you navigate what's covered. It's a great idea to ask your pulmonologist specifically about POC options that suit your lifestyle.

July 18
A MyCOPDTeam Member

You just look at you don't die of COPD you die of the underlining conditions heart failure pneumonia the flu something else you don't die of COPD usually

July 27
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks Joseph.

July 18

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