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Oxygen abroad

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anne94175
anne94175

Colin has COPD and is much better in Portugal in the winter in a small flat we rent, he is getting worse and is scared we can't get oxygen there.  Also has anyone had a bell valve inserted into their lung.  The doctors are not bothered as he is 72.    Thanks   Anne

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  • richard89308
    richard89308 anne94175

    Posted

    what is a bell valve and how does it work?

    Richard

    • anne94175
      anne94175 richard89308

      Posted

      It is a small valve inserted into the lung to close off the part of the lung not working I think so the healthy part works better ?
  • ladyjack51
    ladyjack51 anne94175

    Posted

    Sorry anne94175...never heard of a bell valve.  
    • anne94175
      anne94175 ladyjack51

      Posted

      I think you have to pay for it,  It was in the daily mail newspaper, it's new .
  • richard89308
    richard89308 anne94175

    Posted

    I shouldnot complicate things for him at his age. Except to try and arrange oxygen supplies from the hospital or gas supplier.

    Richard

    • anne94175
      anne94175 richard89308

      Posted

      I have asked a friend in Portugal and he can only can go to a clinic  no home oxy  am looking into that  thanks anne
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