Portable Oxygen Concentrators have made it possible for those with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or other respiratory conditions to not only maintain their independence and dignity but to travel and live very full lives. It wasn’t long ago that being...
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Traveling with Oxygen for the Holiday Season
Traveling with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) during the holiday season can be a challenging experience. However, with some careful planning and preparation, you can make the trip as smooth and stress-free as possible. Here are 10 tips to help you travel with a...
What You Need to Know About COPD
What exactly is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? It is a chronic lung disease that makes it very difficult for people to breathe. COPD also includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Air becomes progressively trapped inside the lungs due to excess mucus,...
A Caregiver’s Guide to Protecting the Elderly Against Medical Equipment Scams
The elderly are especially vulnerable to medical equipment scams because they have a higher chance of being in pain and desperate for relief. In many cases, scammers claim to be from Medicare or the Social Security Administration and say that you qualify for a...
Embarrassed to Wear Oxygen in Public? You’re Not Alone
Walking around with oxygen in public can feel like you're holding up a bright neon sign that says “I have an illness”. Many oxygen users report feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and vulnerable —leading many to avoid using their oxygen in public all together out of fear of...
Being Prepared for Emergencies and Power Outages: A Guide for Oxygen Users
Power outages can be frustrating and inconvenient for anyone, but if you depend on supplemental oxygen, they can be downright dangerous or life-threatening. Since hurricane and storm season is upon us, we wanted to share a few preventative measures you can take to...
3 Ways to Protect Your Lung Health During Wildfires and Summer Pollution
Air quality during the summer months can be hazardous for the health of individuals with COPD or other respiratory health conditions. This can be due to wildfire smoke or other pollution that is more prevalent in summer heat. Just the thought of going outside can...
Planning Travel to a High Altitude Destination? Read This First!
You don’t have to be a mountaineer to know that hiking or even just traveling to a location at a high altitude means that the air is thinner and it becomes harder to breathe. For those living with lung conditions or those susceptible to breathing issues at higher...
Product Review: P2
Rhythm Healthcare is a relatively new manufacturer to join the portable oxygen concentrator market, but the introduction of the P2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator came at just the right time. When other manufacturers were facing long delays due to supply chain issues,...
How Can Oxygen Concentrators Help People with COPD?
Sixteen million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Receiving a diagnosis and having difficulty breathing can be scary, but with proper care and treatment you do not have to experience a low quality of life. One effective form of...