
Being dependant on oxygen doesn't mean your life is over. I've found it opens doors where I never knew they existed. This blog is to help those who live with oxygen needs. It is also for the spouses, children, and others who help the individuals who are on oxygen to lead a quality life.
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I look often in the Referral section of my blog to see what questions people are searching for and who end up visiting my blog. I often get some really interesting questions from this that I would like to post answers to for those who search for them.
One of the questions is:
Question: Can people on portable oxygen go into casinos?
Answer: I have actually been in some of the Shreveport, La. casinos and two Oklahoma casinos without problems accessing them with my oxygen. One thing you need to be aware of is that there is smoking within the buildings and people who smoke and gamble tend to not care whether or not you have oxygen with you. So, you need to be careful how close they get to your oxygen with that lit cigarette. My advise is if you choose to go, go knowing how much cigarette smoke your lungs can handle. When you've reached the point where you're feeling tired, leave the building and get some extra rest. Do NOT push yourself. It will only set you back healthwise.
This is NOT recommended for all oxygen patient. Ask your doctor before you go. Cigarette smoke is bad for everyone but especially for those who already have respiratory problems.
More Q&A's to follow.