COPD
Good Morning Everyone. Just want to know if anyone with COPD has had any issues with altitude? I am not on oxygen, my level stays within limits, I just have no stamina. I am wanting to go into the...
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rwj146 wrote:
Good Morning Everyone. Just want to know if anyone with COPD has had any issues with altitude? I am not on oxygen, my level stays within limits, I just have no stamina.
I am wanting to go into the mountains of New Mexico and just enjoy the scenery. The map shows it to be at 9000'. I will buy a small bottle of oxygen just in case I need to beat a hasty retreat.
Travel Safe ... Bob
Altitude will have a an effect on breathing especially with people who have COPD. We have been in MT at about 5000 feet with the occasional trip to 6-7000 feet and I had a hard time breathing (at home in AR we are at 250 feet). Taking along on oxygen bottle is a great idea if you are going to be doing anything at 9000 feet other than sitting.
Have a good time and take your time doing what you want. COPD will alter your activity level a higher altitudes, but take your time and your camera and you will be fine.
Safe travels.
