Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, COPD Treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation

Today's diagnosis of COPD or emphysema doesn't mean you file the daily activities you previously enjoyed under "happy memories" and head for the couch.

On the contrary, with portable oxygen therapy and 10 easy-to-remember safety measures, you can continue to live a full and active life, doing the day-to-day chores, errands and visiting you enjoyed before your diagnosis.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, home oxygen concentrators, oxygen safety

Technology has come a long way when it comes to medical equipment, especially the improvements in oxygen therapy.

Users are no longer required to sit under an oxygen tent or be bedbound: the miniaturization of components in the medical industry has led to smaller, lighter-weight devices that process room air into concentrated oxygen.

And they can do the same with filtered outside air so patients can do things considered unrealistic 40 years ago, such as take a cruise to Alaska or just drive down to the store for groceries.

These amazing machines are sturdy and built to last, but they do have their limits when it comes to the elements, care and handling. Learn how you can take care of your unit so it can take care of you.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, oxygen safety

The diagnosis of pulmonary insufficiency and a prescription for oxygen aren't necessarily a reason to stop doing outdoor activities you once enjoyed.

Today's technology allows you to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, with the assistance of long-lasting batteries and portable 02 units.

Find out how easy it is to pursue those hobbies you may have considered abandoning, such as golf, walking, gardening and fishing, even if you require supplemental oxygen.

Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, portable oxygen, Respiratory Disease

Oxygen therapy is a vital treatment for patients with respiratory ailments and lung diseases.

However, there are several misconceptions regarding oxygen therapy of which all patients and caregivers should be aware of.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, home oxygen concentrators, oxygen concentrators, oxygen safety

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) are a new and innovative method for supplying oxygen while allowing users more freedom.

As manufacturers are always looking for ways to make their concentrators more effective and portable, oxygen patients tend to do the same thing.

Like yourself, fellow oxygen patients are always looking for ways to get more out of their portable oxygen concentrator.

Take a look at our list below to see how you can get more out of your portable oxygen concentrator.

Topics: oxygen therapy, traveling with oxygen, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, oxygen concentrator maintenance

Portable oxygen therapy has come a long way since it's inception. In the past the only option patients had for their portable oxygen was metal oxygen tanks.

With advances in technology came liquid oxygen and then portable oxygen concentrators. It wasn't until a few years ago that portable oxygen concentrators started becoming somewhat mainstream.

The situation with portable oxygen concentrators is very similar to that of the cell phone or computer when they first came out.

At first only a few people had them and eventually they became a household item.

Many doctors and oxygen patients alike are stuck believing oxygen tanks and portable oxygen concentrators are equal.

This is far from the truth. Here are just 5 things that portable oxygen concentrators can do that oxygen tanks simply cannot.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can have major consequences if it goes untreated.

For starters, there are 3 types of sleep apnea; obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and mixed sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea.

If your sleep apnea goes untreated the consequences include high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and you could possibly fall asleep behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

Sleep apnea is more common among men more so than women. Specifically African-American and Hispanic men. Other risk factors for sleep apnea include:

Topics: oxygen therapy, Sleep Apnea, oxygen concentrators, Disease Management

Although the weather is telling you to stay inside and keep warm, travel season is right around the corner. Many of you may have children or grandchildren that have spring and summer break coming up which are both great opportunities to get together with the whole family. As you may know, traveling as an oxygen patient is one of the hardest things to do. While having an oxygen concentrator definitely makes traveling easier, it is not impossible to travel with oxygen tanks or liquid oxygen. Before making travel plans, take a look at our travel guide and other posts to help make traveling with oxygen that much easier.

Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, traveling with oxygen, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen

 

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