Altitude changes and CF

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lmattaway

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I grew up in PA but moved to CO after getting married. "Flatlanders" (as we like to call them) usually take a day or two to adjust depending on how far into the mountains they go and how much physical activity they're doing. Drink lots of water (it'll help with the headaches). For me personally, it didn't take very long to adjust (no more so than your average person). I even ended up hiking two 14ers (14,000+ ft) while I lived there and felt fine. I actually think the high altitude was better for my lungs, it strengthened them over time.

For a short vacation, just drink water, take it easy the first day or so and you should be fine. Enjoy! Colorado is gorgeous country!
 
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lmattaway

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I grew up in PA but moved to CO after getting married. "Flatlanders" (as we like to call them) usually take a day or two to adjust depending on how far into the mountains they go and how much physical activity they're doing. Drink lots of water (it'll help with the headaches). For me personally, it didn't take very long to adjust (no more so than your average person). I even ended up hiking two 14ers (14,000+ ft) while I lived there and felt fine. I actually think the high altitude was better for my lungs, it strengthened them over time.

For a short vacation, just drink water, take it easy the first day or so and you should be fine. Enjoy! Colorado is gorgeous country!
 
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lmattaway

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I grew up in PA but moved to CO after getting married. "Flatlanders" (as we like to call them) usually take a day or two to adjust depending on how far into the mountains they go and how much physical activity they're doing. Drink lots of water (it'll help with the headaches). For me personally, it didn't take very long to adjust (no more so than your average person). I even ended up hiking two 14ers (14,000+ ft) while I lived there and felt fine. I actually think the high altitude was better for my lungs, it strengthened them over time.

For a short vacation, just drink water, take it easy the first day or so and you should be fine. Enjoy! Colorado is gorgeous country!
 
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lmattaway

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I grew up in PA but moved to CO after getting married. "Flatlanders" (as we like to call them) usually take a day or two to adjust depending on how far into the mountains they go and how much physical activity they're doing. Drink lots of water (it'll help with the headaches). For me personally, it didn't take very long to adjust (no more so than your average person). I even ended up hiking two 14ers (14,000+ ft) while I lived there and felt fine. I actually think the high altitude was better for my lungs, it strengthened them over time.

For a short vacation, just drink water, take it easy the first day or so and you should be fine. Enjoy! Colorado is gorgeous country!
 
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lmattaway

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I grew up in PA but moved to CO after getting married. "Flatlanders" (as we like to call them) usually take a day or two to adjust depending on how far into the mountains they go and how much physical activity they're doing. Drink lots of water (it'll help with the headaches). For me personally, it didn't take very long to adjust (no more so than your average person). I even ended up hiking two 14ers (14,000+ ft) while I lived there and felt fine. I actually think the high altitude was better for my lungs, it strengthened them over time.
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<br />For a short vacation, just drink water, take it easy the first day or so and you should be fine. Enjoy! Colorado is gorgeous country!
 
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ladybug

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i have moderate disease and cannot handle elevation changes well. i often went from las vegas (about 2400 ft.) to clinic in salt lake (about 5500 ft.) and if i was inpatient, i was on O2 almost the entire time and couldn't do much more than stand at bedside without getting winded and dizzy. granted, that was when i was sick.

when i was feeling well, it usually took me 2 days to START to feel normal, but by that time we were usually driving back to vegas so not sure how long it would have taken to adjust.

i felt horrible driving through the mountatins on the way to SLC so i'd often get supplemental O2 just for the drive and for the first couple of nights there.

i also have issues with elevation when i visit st. george, which is only 1000 ft. higher than vegas. sometimes, if i'm rundown, it takes me up to a week to adjust, but i don't usually need O2 unless i exercise. if i feel great, i'm often adjusted within a few days.

sorry, i'm not a huge help or wealth of knowledge, but wanted to put my experiences out there. have a GREAT trip!!!!
 
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ladybug

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i have moderate disease and cannot handle elevation changes well. i often went from las vegas (about 2400 ft.) to clinic in salt lake (about 5500 ft.) and if i was inpatient, i was on O2 almost the entire time and couldn't do much more than stand at bedside without getting winded and dizzy. granted, that was when i was sick.

when i was feeling well, it usually took me 2 days to START to feel normal, but by that time we were usually driving back to vegas so not sure how long it would have taken to adjust.

i felt horrible driving through the mountatins on the way to SLC so i'd often get supplemental O2 just for the drive and for the first couple of nights there.

i also have issues with elevation when i visit st. george, which is only 1000 ft. higher than vegas. sometimes, if i'm rundown, it takes me up to a week to adjust, but i don't usually need O2 unless i exercise. if i feel great, i'm often adjusted within a few days.

sorry, i'm not a huge help or wealth of knowledge, but wanted to put my experiences out there. have a GREAT trip!!!!
 
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ladybug

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i have moderate disease and cannot handle elevation changes well. i often went from las vegas (about 2400 ft.) to clinic in salt lake (about 5500 ft.) and if i was inpatient, i was on O2 almost the entire time and couldn't do much more than stand at bedside without getting winded and dizzy. granted, that was when i was sick.

when i was feeling well, it usually took me 2 days to START to feel normal, but by that time we were usually driving back to vegas so not sure how long it would have taken to adjust.

i felt horrible driving through the mountatins on the way to SLC so i'd often get supplemental O2 just for the drive and for the first couple of nights there.

i also have issues with elevation when i visit st. george, which is only 1000 ft. higher than vegas. sometimes, if i'm rundown, it takes me up to a week to adjust, but i don't usually need O2 unless i exercise. if i feel great, i'm often adjusted within a few days.

sorry, i'm not a huge help or wealth of knowledge, but wanted to put my experiences out there. have a GREAT trip!!!!
 
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ladybug

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i have moderate disease and cannot handle elevation changes well. i often went from las vegas (about 2400 ft.) to clinic in salt lake (about 5500 ft.) and if i was inpatient, i was on O2 almost the entire time and couldn't do much more than stand at bedside without getting winded and dizzy. granted, that was when i was sick.

when i was feeling well, it usually took me 2 days to START to feel normal, but by that time we were usually driving back to vegas so not sure how long it would have taken to adjust.

i felt horrible driving through the mountatins on the way to SLC so i'd often get supplemental O2 just for the drive and for the first couple of nights there.

i also have issues with elevation when i visit st. george, which is only 1000 ft. higher than vegas. sometimes, if i'm rundown, it takes me up to a week to adjust, but i don't usually need O2 unless i exercise. if i feel great, i'm often adjusted within a few days.

sorry, i'm not a huge help or wealth of knowledge, but wanted to put my experiences out there. have a GREAT trip!!!!
 
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ladybug

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i have moderate disease and cannot handle elevation changes well. i often went from las vegas (about 2400 ft.) to clinic in salt lake (about 5500 ft.) and if i was inpatient, i was on O2 almost the entire time and couldn't do much more than stand at bedside without getting winded and dizzy. granted, that was when i was sick.
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<br />when i was feeling well, it usually took me 2 days to START to feel normal, but by that time we were usually driving back to vegas so not sure how long it would have taken to adjust.
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<br />i felt horrible driving through the mountatins on the way to SLC so i'd often get supplemental O2 just for the drive and for the first couple of nights there.
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<br />i also have issues with elevation when i visit st. george, which is only 1000 ft. higher than vegas. sometimes, if i'm rundown, it takes me up to a week to adjust, but i don't usually need O2 unless i exercise. if i feel great, i'm often adjusted within a few days.
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<br />sorry, i'm not a huge help or wealth of knowledge, but wanted to put my experiences out there. have a GREAT trip!!!!
 
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rubyroselee

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I have traveled to CO a couple times. The last time was about 8 years ago (same lung function as now) and I visited Vail, which I believe is something like 8,000-10,000 feet. I remember feeling quite light-headed and slightly short of breath the first day...and then I was fine after that. I think for someone with significant lung problems may have a harder time with the elevation, but if your daughter is fairly healthy, there should be nothing to worry about.
 
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rubyroselee

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I have traveled to CO a couple times. The last time was about 8 years ago (same lung function as now) and I visited Vail, which I believe is something like 8,000-10,000 feet. I remember feeling quite light-headed and slightly short of breath the first day...and then I was fine after that. I think for someone with significant lung problems may have a harder time with the elevation, but if your daughter is fairly healthy, there should be nothing to worry about.
 
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rubyroselee

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I have traveled to CO a couple times. The last time was about 8 years ago (same lung function as now) and I visited Vail, which I believe is something like 8,000-10,000 feet. I remember feeling quite light-headed and slightly short of breath the first day...and then I was fine after that. I think for someone with significant lung problems may have a harder time with the elevation, but if your daughter is fairly healthy, there should be nothing to worry about.
 
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rubyroselee

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I have traveled to CO a couple times. The last time was about 8 years ago (same lung function as now) and I visited Vail, which I believe is something like 8,000-10,000 feet. I remember feeling quite light-headed and slightly short of breath the first day...and then I was fine after that. I think for someone with significant lung problems may have a harder time with the elevation, but if your daughter is fairly healthy, there should be nothing to worry about.
 
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rubyroselee

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I have traveled to CO a couple times. The last time was about 8 years ago (same lung function as now) and I visited Vail, which I believe is something like 8,000-10,000 feet. I remember feeling quite light-headed and slightly short of breath the first day...and then I was fine after that. I think for someone with significant lung problems may have a harder time with the elevation, but if your daughter is fairly healthy, there should be nothing to worry about.
 
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