Purchasing a portable or home oxygen concentrator is an investment. They cost anywhere from several hundred dollars up to a few thousand dollars depending on the make and model. Not...
Ever since O2-Concepts released the Oxlife Independence portable oxygen concentrator it has become one of the most popular continuous flow portable oxygen machines on the market. The versatile concentrator is...
The standard portable oxygen concentrator package comes with all of the accessories patients need to operate their concentrator on a daily basis. Things like accessory bags, batteries, power supplies, carrying...
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...
For those who have been diagnosed as needing oxygen therapy for COPD, CPAP treatment of severe sleep apnea, emphysema, and other respiratory diseases, the oxygen concentrator is one of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a gradual degenerative form of lung disease that is associated with increased breathlessness, frequent coughing, and tightness in the chest. Because there are many...
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...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is just that: chronic. There is no known cure for many respiratory diseases, from asthma to emphysema, but there are medications, whether oral or in...