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Why is medical oxygen a challenge for people travelling by air?

Rachel Orritt, Pippa Powell, Isabel Saraiva together with the European Industrial Gases Association
Breathe 2019 15: 182-189; DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0202-2019
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    StageRecommendation
    Planning air travelStart to plan as far in advance of travel as possible
    Discuss other travel-related concerns with your doctor at an early stage (including medical insurance, other medications, oxygen therapy at destination, vaccinations, etc.)
    Research airlines to understand different travel policies and restrictions; use ELF's Airline Index to help you [13]
    Arrange a fit-to-fly assessment
    Ask the airline what information is required on the medical certificate and arrange for this to be produced
    When booking flights, choose an aisle seat that is close to the airplane door and toilets
    Share the travel itinerary with the oxygen provider
    Arrange oxygen supply for travel and at the destination
    Contact airport assistance services to plan travel through airports and avoid fatigue
    At the airportTake print outs of relevant paperwork with you, including medical certificate copies and instructions and warranty for oxygen equipment
    Use assistance services
    Make yourself known to airline employees at the gate, and ask to board first or last to avoid having to rush or queue
    During the flightTry to relax as much as possible once on the plane
    Keep the oxygen equipment instructions accessible in case they are needed
    Remind the flight attendant about disembarking first or last
    At the destinationUse airport assistance services at the destination airport
    Make your way to the pre-arranged drop-off point for the destination oxygen equipment as soon as possible
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