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Hi, I have never required oxygen for my PHTN but am going to a higher elevation soon with my grandson and husband. I've noticed as I get older, I have lower sats at elevations of 8000+ ft (we now live in the West at 5000 ft elev). The place we're going is remote (8000 ft), so I'd like to have my MD order some supplemental O2 in case I might need it. Does anyone else use supp O2 as needed when going to high elevations? Can I fly with a portable pack, and how do I get one that my insurance may… read more
That test is called a HAST test. High altitude simulation test. Your PH specialist can order it for you. Most larger teaching hospitals will have it.
The test will tell you how long you can be at what altitude without O2 assist and it also measures that for when you are in a pressurized air cabin.
It’s like a Pulmonary Function Test where you simply sit in a glass booth breathing in a controlled air mixture and coughing, etc.
Had a recent flight where sats unexpectedly dropped to <90%. Found out there is a test to measure need. But you must plan far enough ahead. Getting portable O2 far from home supplier was absolutely impossible for me. Flying home without it and hoping available on plane, if necessary.
Thank you!
What a thoughtful way to plan ahead for your trip — your grandson is lucky to have such a prepared grandparent! Having a sat monitor is a great start, and wanting backup oxygen for a remote high-altitude destination is a very sensible precaution with PH.
Yes, others in the myPHteam community do use supplemental oxygen Show Full Answer
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