poc's for travel

[cathy67]

hi,i have recently been diagnosed with fibrosis of the lungs.I am a 51 year old lady.I would like to know where I can get a poc which is lightweight,as I love getting out and about.The BOC provided me with the inogen one g3,its much too heavy for me.I have looked at different sites online,am hoping someone can give me some advice,thanks

[corriena]

The blf help line. boc. Can also give you advice. Hope this helps a little

[cathy67 in reply to corriena]

Hi Corriena, thanks so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it. I asked BOC and they only supply inogen 1g3. Thank you for your advice again.

[stone-UK]

Hi

Would depend on your requirements.

The inogen one G3 is the lightest (2.2kg) that goes to 5plm on pulse which can be available on NHS.

The inogen one G4 goes to 3lpm on pulse weighs 1.27kg self purchase only.

healthoxygen.com

[cathy67 in reply to stone-UK]

Hi there, thanks so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it, I will look up the inogen one G4 now. Thanks again for you advice.

[AngieB72]

Have you asked your consultant/respiratory nurse? I asked if I could have a mini one as I’m only on 2lpm and it would improve my quality of life being able to get out more with a small one. They changed my ‘prescription ‘ and my oxygen supplier swapped my big chunky one for a Philips simply go mini which is like carrying round a handbag.

[stone-UK in reply to AngieB72]

Hi

The simple go mini, weighs slightly more at 2.3kg standard battery, 2.7kg with the double battery.

The lightest at 2lpm is the Airsep Focus at 0.8kg, unfortunately not available on NHS.

[cathy67 in reply to AngieB72]

Hi there Angie, yes I have been in contact many of times with the respiratory nurse and they said that is the only thing available on NHS. Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it you have helped me a lot.

[AngieB72 in reply to cathy67]

It may depend on your oxygen supplier but mine is through the NHS via Dolby suppliers.