January 2015

Traveling Light with the New Lifechoice Activox 4L

The newest lightweight portable oxygen concentrator from Inova Labs makes it possible for those who need a higher dosage of pulse dose oxygen to travel light and easy. Not only is the Lifechoice Activox 4L extremely light and small for how powerful it is, it offers features that will make your travel and oxygen therapy much more comfortable. The brand new Activox 4L (stands for 4 LPM of course) is the one of the newest and most advanced portable oxygen concentrators on the market today.

This was built for the active oxygen therapy patient who loves to stay on the move, whether its painting the town red, or traveling around the country and around the world. There are several reasons why the Activox 4L is perfect for travelers, as long as oxygen therapy needs are met, of course.

January 29, 2015August 28, 2020 Scott Ridl

10 Fun Hobbies to Keep You Busy During the Cold Months

It’s bleak and cold, and the days are short. There’s a good chance that you’re stuck inside right now, when you’d rather be outside gardening or just enjoying some fresh air and sunshine. Boredom and cabin fever can set in during the coldest months, but you don’t need to resign yourself to watching television or playing games on the computer all day.

Winter can actually be a great time to take up a number of new hobbies, that you wouldn’t have the time or patience to do during the warmer months of the year. You might even start to enjoy the fact that you have to stay indoors! Here are some of the best indoor cold weather activities that will help you keep the doldrums from setting in.

January 29, 2015September 2, 2020 Scott Ridl

February is American Heart Health Month

February isn’t just all about red plastic heart decorations for Valentines Day. It’s also a great month to raise awareness about heart health and prevent heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in Americans. That’s more deaths than those caused by cancer, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

February means cold weather for many in the US, and that means many people stay indoors, get less physical activity, and we tend to want to eat more of the things that aren’t exactly healthy for us. Chocolate and wine are good for you in moderation (we’ll tell you more about that!), but many of the “comfort foods” we tend to gravitate toward can be very unhealthy, and bad for our hearts.

January 28, 2015October 12, 2018 Scott Ridl

Recap of the COPD Community Education Workshop in Denver

On September 3, 2014, a hundred plus attendees came to the Sheraton Downtown Denver to learn about wellness and COPD. This was also an entertaining and fun event, not just an educational one, with live music and fun ways to exercise. People who were affected by COPD in many different ways, patients, family members of patients and caregivers in the community came to learn about COPD.

This was actually a precursor event to the gathering of the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) conference, which happens each year. However, this was the first time that patients were able to come to a session of this conference.

The AACVPR is made up of the people who work in cardiac and pulmonary rehabs in the United States, and in other countries. The COPD Community Education Workshop was put on by the COPD Foundation, Colorado’s Pulmonary Education Program (PEP) Pulmonary Rehab centers, Denver-area Pulmonary Rehab programs and the AACVPR.

January 27, 2015September 1, 2020 Scott Ridl

User Question: How is the Eclipse 5 Different from the Eclipse 3?

The Eclipse line of portable oxygen concentrators has a history of high quality and ground-breaking concentrators that have made it easier and more convenient to receive oxygen therapy. If you recently upgraded from the Eclipse 3 to the newest mobile unit, the Eclipse 5, you might have done so for at least one really good reason – the batteries from one Eclipse to another are all compatible.

There are a few other good reasons to upgrade to the Eclipse 5 from the 3, even if you feel like the Eclipse 3 is mostly the same, and you’re already happy with it. The Eclipse 3 is already a great portable oxygen concentrator, but there are a couple major differences between the two that might make you change your mind. Here they are:

January 27, 2015March 6, 2019 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting Las Vegas While on Oxygen

Have you been wanted to go to Las Vegas, but you don’t think you can because you need to use oxygen therapy? It’s definitely possible, and you shouldn’t let that hold you back from going to the places you want to go. Maybe you’ve heard your friends talking about it and it sounds like a lot of fun. It’s not just all about gambling either. There is a big variety of things to do and see for anyone in your family, from the youngest to the oldest.

If you have to go using oxygen therapy and you’re not sure what to do or what to expect in Las Vegas, you can take the word on that from oxygen therapy patient and Las Vegas native Jaime Q. She’s been using oxygen therapy for going on 4 years, and has a lot to say about her home city. Jaime is one of the best people to talk to about anything having to do with using a portable oxygen concentrator while seeing what there is to see in this city.

January 23, 2015August 23, 2020 Scott Ridl

Financing the Respironics SimplyGo Oxygen Concentrator

The SimplyGo mobile concentrator by Respironics is one of our most popular out of both the portable and stationary oxygen concentrators. It meets the needs of being one of the most portable and convenient, as well as meeting oxygen needs with higher doses of pulse dose oxygen, as well as continuous flow oxygen up to 2 LPM (liters per minute). We want to make our best products more available to all, regardless of price, and that’s why we offer a few great financing options. You deserve the SimplyGo, which is among the best of the best.

January 23, 2015October 9, 2020 Scott Ridl

How to Put the Protective Cover on the Eclipse 5

You should be able to take your portable concentrator pretty much anywhere you want to go, and that’s why it’s important to make sure it’s protected from the elements. Just like any electronic, it can be damaged by moisture. The sun’s rays can cause it to wear out and fade, and dirty or dusty air can get inside the vents and other tiny openings and cause it to malfunction. The protective cover is an important part of keeping your concentrator in proper working order.

The Eclipse 5’s protective cover looks nice and is designed specifically for the Eclipse 5. It’s made of sturdy but flexible black material. It keeps the moisture away from the concentrator and has enough of an opening around the vent so that it can still bring in air like it is supposed to.

It also has a clear thin window so you can see the control panel and push the buttons. Being able to see the display screen and press the buttons easily is very important, not only so you can operate it, but also so you can read the screen and see which setting it is on, or see what’s going on if an alarm goes off.

January 13, 2015August 22, 2020 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting Southern California on Oxygen Therapy

Having a portable oxygen concentrator opens up so many travel opportunities, that you can go virtually anywhere. One of the most exciting and diverse places you can go is the whole southern part of the great state of California. Short of taking a dip in the ocean, your portable oxygen concentrator will give you the freedom to explore.

Southern California is so big with so many different places, how do you even see all the things that it has to offer? You get someone who is familiar with the area to tell you about the best of the best and the things that you just have to see first. That someone today, is Janine F., a native of Carlsbad, a city on the coast. Janine has also been using oxygen therapy for a little over 5 years.

January 10, 2015March 6, 2019 Scott Ridl

User Perspective: Visiting San Francisco While on Oxygen

San Francisco is a unique city with an interesting past. It’s still one of the coolest cities to live and one that might get overlooked when it comes to deciding on a vacation destination. While all of your friends are going to The Bahamas or Hawaii on vacation, why not check out what there is to do and see in The City by the Bay? As an oxygen therapy patient, you shouldn’t have to sit out while everyone else has all the fun!

What better way to get the ins and outs of all the best places to go in San Francisco than from someone who lives there? Neil J. moved to the city when he was 18, and today at 66, he is using a portable oxygen concentrator for his emphysema. Neil is here to give you some important tips for going to San Francisco while using a portable oxygen concentrator, and he wants to tell you about the best places to go for fun and entertainment.

January 10, 2015August 30, 2020 Alec W

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