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data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Action Plan<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are living with Bronchiectasis or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">peak with your GP or treating healthcare team before your holiday to ensure your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">action\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up to date<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">date action plan helps to identify when your symptoms change or worsen and what action to take.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t have an action plan, download\u202fa\u202ftemplate and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">arrange<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0an appointment with your GP to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prepare one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0before you leave<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/copd-action-plan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COPD Action Plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/OYO200214_Bronchiectasis-Action-Plan_v2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bronchiectasis Action Plan<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalasthma.org.au\/living-with-asthma\/asthma-action-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asthma Action Plan\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"<h4>Medications<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you have an adequate supply of your daily medications as well as any emergency (flare-up) medications on hand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to cover you for the duration you are away<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you are travelling internationally, you may not be able to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purchase your usual medication, so it is best to take enough to cover you for the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0entire length<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of your holiday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, if possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are going\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a long\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">holiday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, make sure the quantity you are taking is within the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">law<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International Authorities may ask for evidence to prove the medication is yours. Ask your GP or treating healthcare team for a letter stating:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What the medication is<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much you will take<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That it is for personal use\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep all medication in its original packaging and ensure it is clearly labelled clearly by your pharmacist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It’s important to note that some countries have strict rules relating to certain types of medication, for more information and advice about appropriate precautions to take when traveling to different countries, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/before-you-go\/health\/medications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Traveler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link 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airline ahead of time to determine what you can bring on board, as well as to organise luggage requirements and priority boarding. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you need to use a nebuliser during the flight, you will need to check with the airline if you are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">able to use it.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Most airlines require either a portable nebuliser with no cord or one with a 12 volts cord, which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">means\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0need to be seated near a power plug<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are using a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">battery-operated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nebuliser, battery life needs to be checked to make sure it will have enough power for the duration of the flight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"Travel Companion","paragraph_text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW185709378 BCX0\">Ensure you t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">ravel with someone who\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">understands<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">your\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">lung\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">condition and can assist you if you experience a flare-up of your symptoms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">\u00a0In the case of a flare-up, a travel companion can help inform medical staff of your condition<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">explain\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">your current treatment plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">. Take time to discuss your condition and treatment plan with your travel companion so you both feel prepared in the event of a flare-up. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185709378 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185709378 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":4986,"id":4986,"title":"shutterstock_212142124","filename":"shutterstock_212142124.jpg","filesize":3664224,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/shutterstock_212142124\/","alt":"","author":"3","description":"","caption":"","name":"shutterstock_212142124","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1071,"date":"2019-01-29 03:06:33","modified":"2019-01-29 03:06:33","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":3000,"height":2000,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1365,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-1920x1280.jpg","xxlarge-width":1920,"xxlarge-height":1280,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","xlarge-width":1280,"xlarge-height":853,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-480x1080.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":1080,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_212142124.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"<h4>Insurance<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is highly recommend<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0arrange travel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0insurance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, before your holiday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you become unwell,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or have a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0medical emergency<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">particularly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you are travelling internationally<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, travel insurance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can help you avoid expensive medical bills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure your insurance policy covers all your medical conditions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Helpful advice to consider when choosing a travel insurance policy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your travel agent or insurance broker if your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0travel insurance policy provides medical and disability cover for your chronic illness.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review your travel insurance policy for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a list of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pre-existing conditions that are covered or excluded. If your chronic illness is covered<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or you have not<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0had<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medication\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medical treatment for your chronic illness in the last six or twelve months<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0get medical and disability\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over. If your chronic illness is excluded, try another insurer.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete any health questionnaires for your insurer, to provide them with as much information about your condition and current health status.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your GP or medical practitioner for a medical certificate or letter, outlining\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">current\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">state of your health. If you are in good health and not a significant risk of needing medical and hospital treatment on your trip, you should get medical and disability cover.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Weather<\/h4>\n<p>Certain weather conditions can impact your symptoms and cause a flare-up. Try to avoid destinations with weather conditions that are likely to trigger a flare-up of your symptoms. For example, if you are impacted by cold weather, avoid snow holidays. 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Remember, you don\u2019t need to do everything on your to-do list in one day! Work out which\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">activities\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">are a priority, and work through them one at a time<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">. Pace your\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">activities and t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">ake\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">breaks to recover where needed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">\u00a0to maximise your energy levels<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">\u00a0and enjoy your holiday<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99340319 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99340319 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<h4>Preparing to fly<\/h4>\n<p>There are certain factors to take into consideration if you are living with a lung disease or lung cancer and planning on travelling by plane. Always discuss your travel plans involving flying with your treating healthcare team or GP as they are best placed to provide you with advice for traveling with your condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tests\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patients should get a HAST (High Altitude Simulation Test) if they are worried about their oxygen levels in the plane or at a higher-altitude destination.\u00a0A HAST test can be done by a respiratory physician (Specialist).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oxygen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If oxygen therapy is a component of your usual treatment plan, it\u2019s important to discuss with your treating healthcare team or GP if you require oxygen for your flight. If it\u2019s determined you do require oxygen to fly, your airline carrier will likely ask for a completed Travel Clearance Form. Different airlines have different requirements \u2013 some airlines require you to pay for oxygen on flight and use the planes oxygen while other airlines have restrictions on what concentrators can be carried on board. You will need to check with your airline about their oxygen policy.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about travelling with oxygen, <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news\/travelling-with-oxygen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Resources ","view_more_link":"","posts":[{"ID":382,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-05 16:22:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 06:22:02","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>It\u2019s something that I was either born with, or grew into, or slowly developed over time.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=9XDQEvXO7F8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9XDQEvXO7F8\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<p>My name is Tegan Dunmall, I\u2019m 28 years old and I have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disease caused by narrowing or tightening (constriction) of the pulmonary arteries that connect to the right side of the heart to the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Life started out pretty normal my mum, younger sisters and I were living in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne however within a six month period my life suddenly changed.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly I was diagnosed with Epilepsy, suffering regular grand-mal seizures; the ones where you lose consciousness completely. Shortly after this diagnosis I developed a cough that wouldn\u2019t go away. With my doctor finally deciding to send me for an X-ray, it became apparent all too quickly that something major was wrong.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>At the age of five, my heart was enormous, roughly the size of an adult male athlete. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. In 1995, this was not good news. My mum was told, even with the medication currently available I would have five years to live.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>True to the doctor\u2019s words, five year later and my symptoms began to worsen. I deteriorated so much that I was eventually placed on the heart\/lung transplant waiting list. My seizure activity increased dramatically during this period. I was placed on oxygen and used a wheel chair for all activities outside the house. It was difficult <u>feeling<\/u> \u201cabnormal\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>I remember one time when I was about 11, when out shopping in my wheel chair, a lady yelled and screamed at my mum. She was accusing us, of abusing the wheel chair parking, as she witnessed me walk from the wheel-chair to the passenger seat. Feeling \u2018abnormal\u2019 and being made to feel ashamed of it are two very different things, but both are equally hurtful.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I didn\u2019t appear sick to look at, I looked like a normal child. But I wasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While I waited, I trialled any medication thought to improve symptoms or at least prevent further deterioration. Some of these had horrific side effects, much worse than my disease, others had mild effects. I progressed further and further eventually developing right side heart failure and was so sick I was unable to leave my bed or wheel chair, hospitalised more often than not.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-386 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_1034-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then one day a new medication became available, one that sounded risky, but might just pay off. It was my last option while I waited for a transplant. It was called Intravenous Epoprostenol, a medication that would require the insertion of a permanent line straight into my heart to deliver medication very frequently. It meant I would have to carry around a pump with my, have to care for this central line and my mum and her friends would help make my complicated medication every day.<\/p>\n<p>Within a month of starting this, the changes were dramatic. The right side of my heart returned to normal, I was able to walk more and more without issues and eventually I was able to come off oxygen and no longer required a \u201ctruck load\u201d of medications.<\/p>\n<p>When I tell people that I have a lung disease I don\u2019t think they understand what it is. All of its side effects aren\u2019t necessarily something that you can\u2019t see.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>People assume because you\u2019re working that you must be ok, but it does affect me every single moment of my day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While this illness is with me for life I do not let this stand in my way. I work as a nurse full time, I exercise on a regular basis and I thoroughly enjoy my hobby; travel!\u00a0My life requires planning and preparation more so than most, but I make it work.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Niagra-Falls-resized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My greatest achievement to date is traveling solo for three months across Europe and Scandinavia during winter. This may not sound like much but 3 months\u2019 supply of medications and supplies weighs 60kgs and fills 2 large suitcases.<\/p>\n<p>Lung disease has such a stigma attached to it that I think when I tell other people I have a lung disease, they probably assume that it is a recent thing and there is something I did in my lifetime that caused me to have a lung issue.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I wish people would react to being presented with a person with a lung disease in a way that was open minded and understanding.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>Sharing your personal experience with lung disease is a compelling and inspiring way for others to learn about and cope with their diagnosis. Your story may also encourage people to identify and act on symptoms they are experiencing, which may otherwise have been ignored.<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/get-involved\/how-you-can-help\/share-your-story\/\">Share your story, here<\/a>.<\/h4>","post_title":"Tegan's story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"draft","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"tegan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-01-12 10:55:19","post_modified_gmt":"2021-01-12 00:55:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&p=382","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8073,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2020-04-03 13:39:28","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-03 03:39:28","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia, Dr Helen Whitford (Clinical Consultant) and Tegan Dunmal (Patient and Clinical Nurse Consultant) for our Travel and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) webinar. 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You will also hear the patient perspective from Teegan about how to navigate your world adventures. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information about PAH you can access our Living with PAH booklet <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=living%20with%20PAH\">here <\/a>or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"Tel: 1800 654 301\">1800 654 301.<\/a><br> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Travel and Pulmonary Hypertension","post_excerpt":"In this webinar, Dr Helen Whitford (Clinical Consultant) and Teegan Dunmal (Patient Advocate) discuss travel and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"webinar-travel-and-pulmonary-hypertension","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 14:22:12","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 04:22:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=8073","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4174,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2023-09-29 11:44:00","post_date_gmt":"2023-09-29 01:44:00","post_content":"Many people look forward to getting away from their day-to-day routine, and with Christmas approaching your planning may already be underway. If you live with a lung condition a holiday can take a little bit of extra planning, particularly if you are on oxygen therapy. Before you book a trip, here are some tips to consider.\n\n<strong>Always speak to your health professional<\/strong> to ask whether you are fit enough to travel as there may be some additional tests they want to undertake.\n\n<strong>Air travel requires extra medical consideration<\/strong> as the reduced air pressure in an aircraft affects your blood oxygen levels. Some people with a lung disease may need supplementary oxygen when travelling by air, even though they do not usually need it at home. Your doctor can arrange a High Altitude Simulation Test to assess your oxygen requirements when travelling by air.\n\n<strong>Check with the travel provider about any requirements they have.<\/strong> In many cases, the company you are travelling with will require a letter from your doctor stating that you are medically fit to travel.\n\n<strong>Plan your trip in advance.<\/strong> Places you liked to visit in the past may not be suitable now. Think about how far you can walk, how many stairs you can manage, how accessible the toilets will be and what transport you can use.\n\n<strong>Ask your doctor for a brief medical history to take with you.<\/strong> This should include a list of your prescribed medicines and your oxygen prescription.\n\n<strong>Research travel insurance<\/strong> as different insurance companies have different policies for people with lung conditions, so find the best deal for you. Many travel agencies offer holidays for people with special requirements.\n\n<strong>Talk to the experts.<\/strong> Travel agencies are used to dealing with special requirements. They should be able to answer all of your queries and concerns.\n<h4>Using oxygen during your journey<\/h4>\nMany airlines do not allow you to take your own <strong>portable oxygen<\/strong> cylinders on board. Instead you may need to hire an aircraft approved oxygen cylinder or arrange in-flight oxygen through the airline. If you are using the airline\u2019s own in-flight oxygen equipment, they may not allow you to take it off the plane. So, if you have a stop-over on your journey, you may need to arrange a different oxygen supply for the time you spend on the ground in between flights.\n\nSome portable <strong>oxygen concentrators<\/strong> are easy to use on board planes and other modes of transport and can then be used during stop-overs as well. It is wise, however, to check that the company you are travelling with will allow your concentrator on board. You may need to book a seat near an appropriate power source so the concentrator batteries can continue to charge in transit. This is especially important for long journeys where the concentrator may need to operate for many hours.\n\n<strong>Lung Foundation Australia has a Respiratory Care Nurse service provides free telephone-based support for people with lung conditions. To arrange a free telephone appointment, please contact the Information and Support Centre on free call 1800 654 301 (option 3) or complete the form available <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>","post_title":"Travelling with oxygen","post_excerpt":"If you live with a lung condition a holiday can take a little bit of extra planning, particularly if you are on oxygen therapy. 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