Touring California with Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Portable Oxygen Concentrator Rentals in California

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Taking a road trip around the great state of California is an experience that no one should miss out on. California is one of the ...

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Portable Oxygen Concentrator Rentals in California

Touring California with Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Taking a road trip around the great state of California is an experience that no one should miss out on. California is one of the bigger states in the union, and it has so much to see and a variety of different landscapes, from harsh and arid desert, to snow-covered mountains, to lush green forests, beautiful lakes, a view of the ocean and everything in between. Taking a tour of the Golden State should be close to the top of anyone’s bucket list.

We don’t want you to miss out on one of the trips of a lifetime, which is why we offer so many great oxygen packages and rental options for portable oxygen concentrators. Need more than 2 batteries with your rental package? We offer options for more batteries without charging you a ton more. We know you already have travel costs to think about! If you’re using a home oxygen concentrator or oxygen tanks, you will want to think about upgrading to a portable oxygen concentrator so you can travel with convenience. All of our portable oxygen concentrators are FAA approved for air travel and every other mode of transportation.

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Denver, an oxygen friendly city.

10 Most Oxygen Friendly Cities in the US

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“Location location location.” – This old adage is even more important when you have a medical need, such as oxygen therapy, or if you have ...

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10 Most Oxygen Friendly Cities in the US

Denver, an oxygen friendly city.

“Location location location.” – This old adage is even more important when you have a medical need, such as oxygen therapy, or if you have a disability. Going out for a night of fun and socializing shouldn’t be something that you have to give up, now that you are using oxygen therapy. You still need to get around, even if you are just visiting, and you deserve the accommodations that you need to be comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the 10 best oxygen friendly cities in the US.

This list has been based on the things you will need, such as easy public transportation, accessibility for those with disabilities, the best average climate conditions for people with COPD, and the best nearby pulmonary clinics. Keep in mind that the places with the best accommodations usually have a higher cost of living, and higher taxes. Very often, these things are worth it for being able to move about comfortably and easily. Although using oxygen therapy isn’t considered a disability, ease of access for people with disabilities is taken into consideration, because they often go hand-in-hand.

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The Life Spans of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

The Life Spans of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

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While getting a newer portable oxygen concentrator is always a good idea, purchasing an older model might be the more economical choice, especially if it ...

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The Life Spans of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

The Life Spans of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

While getting a newer portable oxygen concentrator is always a good idea, purchasing an older model might be the more economical choice, especially if it is a used or refurbished model. The life of a portable oxygen concentrator depends all on how much it was used over a period of time. Some of the newer models will most likely last much longer than an older one, even if used for the same amount of time, simply because newer models feature better technology.

Most portable oxygen concentrators, however, will last for around 4 to 7 years or more, depending on how often it was used and how well it was maintained. Maintenance for the average portable oxygen concentrator is very minimal, and usually only consists of cleaning a filter.

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Tips for Going Camping with your Oxygen Concentrator

Tips for Going Camping with your Oxygen Concentrator

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Like with any other chronic condition or special medical need, you should be able to go anywhere you want and do the things you would ...

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Tips for Going Camping with your Oxygen Concentrator

Tips for Going Camping with your Oxygen Concentrator

Like with any other chronic condition or special medical need, you should be able to go anywhere you want and do the things you would have been doing, whether you are using oxygen therapy or not. Camping is something many families do together during the summer, and you should be able to go along without worrying that your need for oxygen therapy would be any sort of burden. The only burden would be bringing along oxygen equipment that is inconvenient or not functioning properly.

Bringing along a portable oxygen concentrator is your best bet, since you don’t have to worry about running out of oxygen. You should never have to run out of oxygen in the great outdoors! If your family is planning a week or longer excursion out in the woods this summer, we have a few tips and suggestions for you to make it as fun and hassle-free as it can be.

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Auto CPAP and BiPAP Comparisons and Customer Reviews

Auto CPAP and BiPAP Comparisons and Customer Reviews

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Automatic CPAP and BiPAP machines give you a varied or set flow of air throughout the night, instead of a constant pressure, which is what ...

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Auto CPAP and BiPAP Comparisons and Customer Reviews

Auto CPAP and BiPAP Comparisons and Customer Reviews

Automatic CPAP and BiPAP machines give you a varied or set flow of air throughout the night, instead of a constant pressure, which is what standard or “fixed” CPAP and BiPAP machines do. People with obstructive sleep apnea are benefited by the Automatic CPAP machine, and those with central sleep apnea need to use a BiPAP machine. A CPAP machine puts out one constant pressure at all times to keep your throat from becoming obstructed, while a BiPAP machine puts out two different pressures, one from inhaling and one for exhaling.

Our automatic machines can be adjusted to provide oxygen between a certain range. As your breathing fluctuates throughout the night, so does the machine to provide you with both comfort and exact amount of airflow that you need to continue breathing properly.

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Is Your Body More Naturally Predisposed to COPD Exacerbations?

Is Your Body More Naturally Predisposed to COPD Exacerbations?

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A study was conducted that showed COPD patients with higher numbers of inflammatory biomarkers had a much higher risk of having more frequent and severe ...

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Is Your Body More Naturally Predisposed to COPD Exacerbations?

Is Your Body More Naturally Predisposed to COPD Exacerbations?

A study was conducted that showed COPD patients with higher numbers of inflammatory biomarkers had a much higher risk of having more frequent and severe exacerbations. Not everyone who has COPD has these higher levels, though. These biomarkers are fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, and leukocytes.

Leukocytes are white blood cells, and their job is to fight infection in the body and fight off diseases and bacteria. C-reactive protein is present in high amounts in the body in general when there is an infection or long term chronic illness in the body, such as COPD. Fibrinogen is the protein found in blood plasma, which causes the blood to clot. Having too much Fibrinogen in your blood can lead to other problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Excessive amounts of these in the body aren’t a good thing in general, even though they are necessary to do their jobs.

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Reviews on the Invacare HomeFill Oxygen Compressor

Reviews on the Invacare HomeFill Oxygen Compressor

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The HomeFill Oxygen Compressor by Invacare allows oxygen therapy patients to fill their own cylinders for use anywhere. People who want to stay completely mobile ...

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Reviews on the Invacare HomeFill Oxygen Compressor

Reviews on the Invacare HomeFill Oxygen Compressor

The HomeFill Oxygen Compressor by Invacare allows oxygen therapy patients to fill their own cylinders for use anywhere. People who want to stay completely mobile and save money on oxygen in the long run will find the HomeFill ideal. It’s compatible with the 5 liter and 10 liter oxygen cylinders that are made for it.

The HomeFill itself is an oxygen concentrator, since it creates oxygen by bringing in the air around and filtering the oxygen by itself within the machine, to fill the portable tanks. No more oxygen deliveries! If you’re still not sure if the HomeFill is right for you, you can check out what some of our past customers have had to say about this product.

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Foods to Eat for More Energy if You Have COPD

Foods to Eat for More Energy if You Have COPD

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One problem many people with COPD encounter is fatigue and low amounts of energy. Walking around your home can even be enough to make you ...

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Foods to Eat for More Energy if You Have COPD

Foods to Eat for More Energy if You Have COPD

One problem many people with COPD encounter is fatigue and low amounts of energy. Walking around your home can even be enough to make you want to sit down and take a break, also if you feel as if you are breathing fine. This is because your body is working harder to make sure you are getting enough oxygen throughout. Your lungs are working harder to take in enough air to get the oxygen to your bloodstream, which takes a considerable amount of energy, aka calories.

Those with COPD need to be sure they are getting the proper calories and nutrients on a daily basis since people with COPD use 10 times more calories than someone with healthy lungs. This doesn’t mean you can eat high calorie, unhealthy foods – you still need to eat healthy to prevent other problems, like heart attacks or type 2 diabetes.

Maintaining your energy level is important because without energy you won’t be able to do the things that will help keep you healthy, like getting an adequate amount of physical activity. Your body can’t fight off illnesses without energy, either.

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Reviews on Auto CPAP Machines

Reviews on Auto CPAP Machines

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If you have sleep apnea, you may be wondering whether you should get a fixed CPAP machine, or an automatic one. A fixed CPAP machine ...

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Reviews on Auto CPAP Machines

Reviews on Auto CPAP Machines

If you have sleep apnea, you may be wondering whether you should get a fixed CPAP machine, or an automatic one. A fixed CPAP machine works on one pressure setting, determined by your doctor. An automatic CPAP or BiPAP machine automatically adjusts throughout the night to your changing needs. We might need a variety of different air pressures from our CPAP/BiPAP machines throughout the night, or our needs can change over time.

Whether you get a fixed or an automatic machine is completely up to you, and what your doctor think about what is best for you. To help you decide, we’ve collected some feedback from some of our past customers, who will tell you all about their own experiences with our automatic CPAP and BiPAP machines.

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Comparisons of Lifechoice and Lifechoice Activox

Lifechoice and Lifechoice Activox Concentrator Comparison

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Inova Labs created two great, yet small and fully-featured portable oxygen concentrators, the Lifechoice, and the Lifechoice Activox. These two concentrators are small, without being ...

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Lifechoice and Lifechoice Activox Concentrator Comparison

Comparisons of Lifechoice and Lifechoice Activox

Inova Labs created two great, yet small and fully-featured portable oxygen concentrators, the Lifechoice, and the Lifechoice Activox. These two concentrators are small, without being so small that they don’t offer a good flow rate of oxygen, or fall short on extra features that add convenience and comfort to your oxygen therapy. If you want a small oxygen concentrator that won’t be a nuisance to carry around, or one that you can exercise with, these two are what you are looking for.

Comparing specifications on oxygen concentrators can be tedious when you are shopping for one that will be perfect for you and your needs, so we are breaking it down first by brand, and then by a few of the best models that we have. We hope these comparisons together will make it easier for you, and assist you in making your decision if you are choosing between the Lifechoice and the Lifechoice Activox.

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