Although it may initially sound alarming and concerning, a beeping oxygen concentrator is no reason to panic. Most stationary and portable oxygen concentrators have several built-in safety features to alert users that something requires attention. Not only will your machine audibly beep, but most also have visual alarms as well in case the user is vision- or hearing-impaired. Most often, the concentrator either requires power or has detected poor airflow. Here are some reasons, and how to address the issues, of why your oxygen concentrator could be beeping. Use this checklist to help you figure the alarm out on your own.
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Patients with respiratory illness may require supplemental medical oxygen. When your physician writes a prescription, they will indicate the number of liters of oxygen delivered per minute (LPM) that you require. The LPM required will help determine whether a pulse dose or continuous flow oxygen concentrator best suits your needs. Here’s how the...
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 oxygen therapy and following a few tips for prevention can help make your treatments safe and effective.
What are Oxygen Therapy Side Effects?
With regular use of an oxygen tank or oxygen concentrato...
The Belluscura X-PLOR Portable Oxygen Concentrator is a lightweight and compact portable oxygen concentrator designed with ModulAir® and Airgonomical™ technology, ideal for oxygen therapy patients who want to replace their heavy oxygen units with something smaller but just as effective. This device includes a user-friendly interface to change/see settings easily, high oxygen outputs, and a rechargeable battery all at an affordable cost. With this portable oxygen concentrator, users will feel ready and able to participate in all the activities life has to offer.
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory and lung condition that affects roughly 3 million Americans. It is one of the respiratory conditions classified as COPD and is most common among men between the ages of 50 and 70. While it is a progressive illness without a cure, it is entirely preventable. Understanding the cause, stages and treatment of emphysema gives anyone with a diagnosis the best i...
During a typical day, the average person breathes nearly
25,000 times1 without thinking much about it. But, not everyone is
breathing easy. For those suffering from respiratory ailments that require a
regular supply of supplemental oxygen, each breath matters. A home oxygen concentrator (HOC) is the preferred solution
for delivering that necessary flow of oxygen in the comfort of your own home...
As the country begins to ease travel restrictions, folks are planning trips and vacations again. For patients who rely on portable oxygen therapy, this means ensuring proper travel preparations are made. For example, folks visiting US National Parks should consider a few things: elevation, available power sources, and operating temperature. Here is our list of things to consider when trave...
When patients with respiratory illness need assistance breathing, oxygen concentrators are often the solution. They allow patients to manage their respiratory care at home, and on the go with portable oxygen concentrators.
To understand hyperventilation, you need to understand how the respiratory system works. The networks of tissues and organs that make up the respiratory system ensure oxygen delivery throughout the body and waste gases such as carbon dioxide are removed.
Most healthy people take oxygen for granted. Unfortunately, breathing easily and without assistance is not a privilege everyone enjoys. More than 1.5 million adults suffering from respiratory disorders in the United States use supplemental oxygen as a means to improve their quality of life.1 Others don’t realize that they could benefit from oxygen therapy. So what are the signs that a...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does more than affect the lungs. COPD can impact other areas of the body including the heart and the brain. Oxygen plays such an important role in our bodily well-being that decreases in blood oxygen saturation can be detrimental to our mental health as well as our physical health. COPD can affect the brain as it is linked to a higher risk of memory...
Setting the oxygen level on your oxygen concentrator depends on the prescription given to you by your doctor. You should not choose your own settings unless your doctor has recommended a change. Making that adjustment is simple for most oxygen concentrators. Technicians or medical professionals are not needed. It’s easy to adjust yourself. Types of Oxygen Concentrator Flow Settings ....
