A. Most respiratory patients want to be active and not be “tied” down because of their condition. We make sure that they are given choices to ensure that the equipment they have been prescribed is portable. This includes smaller tanks, portable concentrators, and home-fill systems. Most of our patients have a conserving device that allows them to use smaller, easier-to-carry tanks.
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Mary Rehlinger
Mary is a licensed respiratory therapist and has been helping Apria's patients in the Midwest region for over 31 years. In her free time Mary enjoys spending time in the outdoors, teaching group workout classes and watching football.RESPIRATORY
Q. What are the most common questions you hear from our COPD or respiratory patients?
Q. What tips can you offer patients on oxygen when they are traveling?
A. If you are traveling by air, make sure you get your travel details to our travel department at least two weeks before departure date. We will provide details regarding out-of-pocket costs associated with this program.
If you are traveling within the US and would like to take your equipment with you, we instruct you on how to secure it in your vehicle. If you are driving to several different locations, we can arrange for you to either pick up the equipment at an Apria office near your destination or have it delivered to your destination.
Q. What special services does Apria provide for people with COPD who receive oxygen/ventilator therapy?
A. Our respiratory therapists follow up with our COPD patients and ventilator patients, both invasive and non-invasive. Our RTs are very knowledgeable and can be reached 24/7/365 for any questions or support you may need.
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Q. What are the most common questions you hear from our COPD or respiratory patients?
A. Most respiratory patients want to be active and not be “tied” down because of their condition. We make sure that they are given choices to ensure that the equipment they have been prescribed is portable. This includes smaller tanks, portable concentrators, and home-fill systems. Most of our patients have a conserving device that allows them to use smaller, easier-to-carry tanks.
Q. What tips can you offer patients on oxygen when they are traveling?
A. If you are traveling by air, make sure you get your travel details to our travel department at least two weeks before departure date. We will provide details regarding out-of-pocket costs associated with this program.
If you are traveling within the US and would like to take your equipment with you, we instruct you on how to secure it in your vehicle. If you are driving to several different locations, we can arrange for you to either pick up the equipment at an Apria office near your destination or have it delivered to your destination.
Q. What special services does Apria provide for people with COPD who receive oxygen/ventilator therapy?
A. Our respiratory therapists follow up with our COPD patients and ventilator patients, both invasive and non-invasive. Our RTs are very knowledgeable and can be reached 24/7/365 for any questions or support you may need.
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