About Oxygen Therapy

Everyone needs oxygen.

Without it, we could not survive, as our cells use oxygen and nutrition from the foods we eat to make energy needed to function.
People with healthy lungs get all the oxygen they need through normal breathing. Those with lung conditions don’t get the oxygen they need through normal breathing,  and it is these people who may need extra oxygen.
Without sufficient oxygen, most people find they are limited in what they can do and that oxygen therapy gives them a better quality of life.
Oxygen is not addictive but too little may not be beneficial and too much can be harmful.

Oxygen must always be prescribed by a healthcare professional.  

There are several companies that will source oxygen for you in your destination country. 

We would recommend that you speak with your oxygen prescriber to discuss your travel plans and to get a fitness to travel letter from them.

Inform the airline that you require oxygen during your flight and that you will have an oxygen source for onboard the flight, Please remember that cylinders are not permitted on board a flight. The Portable oxygen concentrators are the most common source of oxygen supply.

Travellling around Ireland? Please contact our customer service team to discuss arrangements for a continued oxygen supply

Being dependent on oxygen does not mean life stops. Today’s equipment means you can get out and about more easily.

 Oxygen can also be arranged when you want to go on holiday. It just takes a little more forward planning to make sure everything is well organised before you go.

For further information about day to day living with oxygen please visit the HSE website  for further guidance