We've covered a lot of ground with our series on choosing the best portable oxygen concentrator. We began with the oxygen flow, then discussed the size and weight, followed by the battery power. Now we're wrapping up the series with an often-overlooked factor--the...
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Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Battery Power
In my last two posts, I discussed the two most important factors in determining which portable oxygen concentrator is the best: oxygen flow and size. A third important consideration is battery power. One of the greatest benefits of portable oxygen concentrators is...
Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Size Matters
I am frequently are asked which portable oxygen concentrator is the best one. The answer depends on your lifestyle and needs. In my previous post I shared the most important distinction between the portable oxygen concentrators available: pulse only flow vs. pulse and...
Choosing the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Start with the Flow
The question I am most often asked is which portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is the best one. My answer: "The best POC is the one that is right for you - for your oxygen needs and lifestyle." If you are looking into purchasing a portable oxygen concentrator and you...
Long-term Oxygen Therapy
For the past two decades, the focus of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has been shifting further and further each year from stationary to portable systems. Medical advancements have allowed patients being treated for lung diseases such as emphysema or chronic...
Oxygen Therapy gives patients freedom and flexibility
When my doctor first told me I needed long-term oxygen therapy to manage my chronic bronchitis, I have to admit, I was scared. Immediately I saw visions of myself strapped to an over-sized metal cylinder taking pull-after-pull from an oxygen mask, confined to a chair...