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Happyjen Check-In 12/21/2025
I habe had bronchiectasis caused by pneumonia/respitarory failure/ sepsis last March and looking for more information than my pulmonologist was able to give me about dealing with small changes in elevation causing me to need to use oxygen concentrater . I live at sea level but travel by car occasionally to visit my grandkids at 4500 feet . It took 2 days of oxygen a dew months ago to adjust to the elevation but still had chest pain and feeling ill.
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Sorry about so many typing errors . I did not mean to type the word "had" because I currently have bronchiectasis and I think it is permanent
Welcome to the community. No worry about the errors. I am sorry that you are not feeling well when you travel to visit your family. It takes time for one’s body to adapt to the change in altitude. Perhaps, a visit to your Pulmonologist prior to your trip is in order to check your pulse oximeter, lungs. There are meds for patients who have difficulty with higher elevation, such as Diamox but uncertain of the criteria for using it. We have assistance available for you in many forms. In addition to the community support you receive here on BronchiectasisandNTM360, you can call one of our Patient Ambassadors directly by phone at (833) 411-5864 which may be the best choice to discuss this specific topic. Our Ambassadors are real live patients with experiences similar to yours and understand what you are going through. You can also email us at contactus@bronchandntm.org to get more information about changes in elevation and oxygen. Preparation is far better than dealing with such issues while traveling.
Our Ambassadors can’t provide medical advice but may be able to assist you with additional information and resources.
Thank you . What is a good time of day to call that phone number? Are they on eastern standard time ?
You can call either Eastern time or Western Time. Someone will call you back within a day.
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