COPD

Caire FreeStyle Comfort Portable Oxygen Concentrator Troubleshooting

May 24, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

The Caire FreeStyle Comfort Portable Oxygen Concentrator is one of the lightest POCs available on the market. It offers up to 16 hours of battery life, and its unique design…

Relationship Between COPD and Allergies

May 17, 2022

Chris Vasta

COPD, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD can block airflow and make it hard for patients to breathe. Symptoms…

Philips Respironics Everflo vs Inogen At Home Oxygen Concentrator

May 10, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

When choosing a home oxygen concentrator, there are many things to look for to determine which would be best for you. Philips Respironics Everflo and the Inogen At Home are…

How to Change the Filter On a DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator

May 3, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

Regularly changing the filters on your DeVilbiss oxygen concentrator helps ensure continued quality performance. Clean filters also provide a clean oxygen supply for your personal health. Filters are just one…

Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)

April 26, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators

Exercise with oxygen therapy is a method for enhancing oxygen intake during your normal exercise routine. More oxygen inhaled while exercising means more oxygen in your blood, which can have…

Tips for Using Oxygen Concentrators at High Altitudes

April 19, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy, Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Many activities such as flying and traveling to high altitude locations are open to anyone using oxygen therapy. Many patients on oxygen therapy fear issues with their oxygen concentrator or…

What is the Lifespan of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

April 12, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy, Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Like most machines, a portable oxygen concentrator has a limited lifespan. You can prolong the life of your portable oxygen concentrator by keeping it clean, maintaining essential parts, and taking…

CAIRE AirSep NewLife Intensity 10L Oxygen Concentrator Review

April 6, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

The AirSep NewLife Intensity 10L is the most durable and capable continuous-flow stationary oxygen concentrator. This stationary oxygen concentrator combines high pressure – 20 psi outlet pressure – with high…

Allergies and Oxygen Therapy

April 1, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy, Portable Oxygen Concentrators, Sleep Apnea

Managing allergies while on oxygen therapy can be difficult. Allergy seasons can aggravate symptoms such as nasal congestion. Using a nasal cannula with this symptom can be uncomfortable and may…

Traveling Abroad With COPD

April 1, 2022

Chris Vasta

COPD, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy, Sleep Apnea

COPD doesn’t have to mean confinement to your home. Portable oxygen concentrators allow you to take your oxygen therapy with you anywhere in the world. With guidance from your doctor…

Portable vs Home Oxygen Concentrators – Which One Is Right for You?

February 25, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy

With oxygen therapy, you have two options for treatment: home oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators. Home oxygen concentrators help you manage your respiratory illness in the comfort of your…

How to Use an Oxygen Concentrator in Severe Weather

February 18, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Therapy, Sleep Apnea

If you are managing a respiratory illness at home, a home oxygen concentrator is essential for treatment. When oxygen therapy is required on a regular and continuous basis, changing conditions…

Precision Medical EasyPulse Vs. EasyPulse3 Concentrator: Which One is Better for You?

February 12, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators

Precision Medical EasyPulse oxygen concentrators offer some of the leading brands available to oxygen therapy users. Choosing between these two devices is based on your personal oxygen therapy needs and…

Relations between COPD and Oxygen Toxicity

February 4, 2022

Chris Vasta

COPD

If you have COPD and use supplemental oxygen, you may be at risk for oxygen toxicity. This side effect from excess oxygen is common among COPD patients. Know more about…

Using Oxygen Therapy for Bronchitis Treatment

January 28, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

Bronchitis is one of many respiratory illnesses that may be treated with oxygen therapy. Oxygen therapy helps lung function when breathing is compromised by illnesses such as bronchitis. A doctor…

Philips Respironics InnoSpire Essence Compressor Nebulizer System Review

Philips Respironics InnoSpire Essence Compressor Nebulizer Review

January 22, 2022

Chris Vasta

Nebulizers

The Philips Respironics InnoSpire Essence Compressor Nebulizer offers an affordable approach for managing your aerosol medications. It is lightweight, economical, and compact. It also is paired with SideStream technology, which…

What is Supplemental Oxygen?

January 12, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

Supplemental oxygen provides treatment for respiratory illnesses such as asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases that compromise lung health. Doctors will prescribe it when patients have trouble breathing on their…

Oxygen Therapy for Pneumonia

January 3, 2022

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a respiratory illness in which the air sacs of the lungs become infected. The air sacs become filled with fluid, which then can undermine normal…

Why is Your Nebulizer Not Working?

December 27, 2021

Chris Vasta

Nebulizers

For those with ongoing respiratory conditions, the effectiveness of a nebulizer is essential for comfortable breathing and personal health. There can be more than a few reasons why your device…

Best Home Oxygen Concentrators of 2021

December 17, 2021

Chris Vasta

Sleep Apnea

Home oxygen concentrators are intended for at-home stationary oxygen therapy and require power from a wall outlet. These machines filter the oxygen from ambient air, providing a quiet, reliable source…

Fisher & Paykel myAIRVO 2 Humidifier System

myAIRVO 2 Humidifier for Respiratory Support

December 10, 2021

Chris Vasta

Respiratory Therapy Tips

The Fisher & Paykel myAIRVO 2 has been designed specifically to be an integrated solution for delivering nasal high flow with Optiflow™. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s leading humidification technology allows…

What is Cystic Fibrosis? – Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment

December 3, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 Americans. Worldwide, about 70,000 to 100,000 people have this condition. It affects males and females at about the same rate. About 75 percent of…

Oxygen Toxicity – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

November 26, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

When you use oxygen therapy to treat a respiratory illness, you must be aware of the side effects of too much oxygen. Breathing in too much supplemental oxygen, referred to…

What is Asthma?

November 19, 2021

Chris Vasta

Asthma

Roughly 25 million Americans have asthma. It is also the leading chronic disease in children. Currently, there are about 5.1 million children under the age of 18 with asthma.1 Better…

Answers to Common Questions about Oxygen Concentrator Humidifiers

November 12, 2021

Chris Vasta

Sleep Apnea

When you use a humidifier with your oxygen concentrator, you may have some questions about best practices. Here are some answers to get the most out of your oxygen concentrator…

COPD And Alcohol- Are They Related?

November 5, 2021

Chris Vasta

Sleep Apnea

COPD patients need to make lifestyle changes to effectively manage their illness. Some habits such as alcohol consumption may be okay, depending on the severity of the condition. Alcohol use…

DeVilbiss 525DS Oxygen Concentrator Product Review

DeVilbiss Compact 525DS Oxygen Concentrator – Features and Benefits

October 28, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators

The Devilbiss 525DS Oxygen Concentrator is a lightweight, convenient home oxygen concentrator that can deliver up to 5 liters per minute (LPM) of continuous flow oxygen. The 525DS oxygen concentrator includes…

Tips to Comfortable Oxygen Therapy at Home

October 20, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

When oxygen therapy becomes a prescribed treatment, it’s best to find ways to make it a part of your lifestyle. Your life at home can be as normal as ever,…

How to Deal with Oxygen Therapy Side Effects

October 12, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Therapy

While oxygen therapy provides helpful benefits to anyone with a respiratory illness such as COPD or asthma, there is always the risk of side effects. Knowing the best practices for…

Benefits of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

What are the Benefits of Using a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

October 6, 2021

Chris Vasta

Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen therapy doesn’t have to mean that you are confined to your home. Portable oxygen concentrators (POC) give you the freedom to maintain consistent oxygen therapy while running errands, taking…

Proactive Finger Pulse Oximeter Review

September 29, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oximeter

The importance of blood saturation measurement for respiratory care requires accurate equipment. The Proactive Finger Pulse Oximeter delivers pinpoint precision in real-time using safe, comfortable non-invasive technology for every reading.…

How to Drive with Supplementary Oxygen in Your Car?

September 22, 2021

Chris Vasta

Oxygen Concentrators, Portable Oxygen Concentrators

A respiratory illness doesn’t mean a loss of freedom. Many patients with illnesses such as COPD and cystic fibrosis can continue their active lifestyles normally with the help of supplementary…