An In-depth look at the AirSep Focus

An In-depth look at the AirSep Focus

The release of the Airsep Focus marks the availability of the smallest, most lightweight portable oxygen concentrator available on the market. This pulse dose oxygen ...

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An In-depth look at the AirSep Focus

An In-depth look at the AirSep Focus

The release of the Airsep Focus marks the availability of the smallest, most lightweight portable oxygen concentrator available on the market. This pulse dose oxygen concentrator operates on a setting of 2 liters per minute and easily travels with you to the gym, your grandchildren’s recitals, or even on vacations across the world.

The AirSep Focus is the smallest portable oxygen concentrator available on the market today. Weighing less than two pounds and standing at just over a half a foot tall, this small oxygen concentrator is housed in a durable, black plastic case. The Focus is truly wearable, whether you choose to wear it over your shoulder or around your waist with the included shoulder strap and belt accessories. The Focus was designed to enable you to live your normally active lifestyle without worrying about the size of an oxygen concentrator or tank refills.

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A Decline in COPD

A Decline in COPD – How Education and Awareness are Saving Lives

A recent report put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says that since 1999, the prevalence for deaths caused by COPD, ...

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A Decline in COPD – How Education and Awareness are Saving Lives

A Decline in COPD

A recent report put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says that since 1999, the prevalence for deaths caused by COPD, along with hospitalizations and age-adjusted prevalence. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease has been at the #4 leading cause of death. There are an estimated 16 million people who have COPD, but it is suspected that 22 million actually have it and some haven’t been diagnosed.

This is the reason why COPD is so dangerous – because many people go for years with the subtle first warning signs of the disease without any real reason to suspect that they have it. Most people with COPD won’t suspect that anything is wrong until they start to experience the more obvious symptoms, and this is why many people have severe COPD when they are finally diagnosed.

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Buy the Oxygen Concentrator You Need on a Small Budget

Buy the Oxygen Concentrator You Need on a Small Budget

The oxygen concentrator you purchase shouldn’t solely depend on what you can afford. If you are working with a tight budget, you don’t need to ...

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Buy the Oxygen Concentrator You Need on a Small Budget

Buy the Oxygen Concentrator You Need on a Small Budget

The oxygen concentrator you purchase shouldn’t solely depend on what you can afford. If you are working with a tight budget, you don’t need to sacrifice what you want to do in your life, or go for a model or brand that you don’t want. At American Medical, we want to to make sure you are able to get what you need, at a price that won’t drain your bank account or your savings. You should get what you need at bargain price.

We believe that anyone should be able to get that high quality portable oxygen concentrator if you want to go with your family on summer vacation, or own a home concentrator that is low maintenance and will stand the test of time, no matter how often you need to use it. This is why we offer reasonable and manageable financing plans on our available oxygen concentrators, as well as fully refurbished, good-as-new models from top brands.

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Reviews on DeVilbiss 525 DS Home Oxygen Concentrator

Reviews on DeVilbiss 525 DS Home Oxygen Concentrator

The 525 model by DeVilbiss, one of the best brands in oxygen therapy, made another home oxygen concentrator that is both great on features and ...

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Reviews on DeVilbiss 525 DS Home Oxygen Concentrator

Reviews on DeVilbiss 525 DS Home Oxygen Concentrator

The 525 model by DeVilbiss, one of the best brands in oxygen therapy, made another home oxygen concentrator that is both great on features and easy to work with. This is one of the newest models, but with the same parts and reliable functions as the previous home models, the 303 and 515A concentrators.

This model was made to be low maintenance, but still easy for anyone to clean or change the filter when it needs it. Its user friendly set-up and interface, as well as its small size and reliability make this home oxygen concentrator one of our main customer favorites. To help you make a decision, we’ve put together some customer reviews on the DeVilbiss 525. We asked them what they liked best about their concentrator, and what they thought could be better. These are from people who have been using this concentrator for 3 months or more.

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Oxygen Therapy Can Help Those With COPD Live Longer

Study Shows Oxygen Therapy Can Help Those With COPD Live Longer

One long-term study conducted in Sweden showed a 3.8% drop in the risk of death for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, who took part ...

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Study Shows Oxygen Therapy Can Help Those With COPD Live Longer

Oxygen Therapy Can Help Those With COPD Live Longer

One long-term study conducted in Sweden showed a 3.8% drop in the risk of death for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, who took part in oxygen therapy over the course of 18 years. Even though this is still a small percentage, one has to consider how many people were included in this study. 7,628 adults between the ages of 66 to 73 were monitored and 5,497 died after they had stopped with the oxygen therapy. The study started in January 1987 and concluded in December of 2004.

The people who took part in the study died from various disease, some of which did not relate to COPD. While 76% of those who died, died from respiratory illness, 16% died from a circulatory disease, 7.6% from cancer and 1.1% from digestive organ disease.

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2013 American Medical Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Essay Winner

2013 American Medical Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Essay Winner

We are proud to announce our winner for our 2013 Respiratory Therapist Scholarship! It was Amanda Baker of Fruitland, Maryland; a junior in Respiratory Therapy ...

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2013 American Medical Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Essay Winner

2013 American Medical Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Essay Winner

We are proud to announce our winner for our 2013 Respiratory Therapist Scholarship! It was Amanda Baker of Fruitland, Maryland; a junior in Respiratory Therapy Program at Salisbury University located in Salisbury, Maryland. She plans to use her scholarship reward for a summer internship course.

Below is her winning essay:

I have been fascinated by babies since I was a young girl and know in my soul that I was placed n this earth to help them. I am pursuing a career as a Respiratory Therapist with the desire to work in a neonatal or labor and delivery unit so that I can help save the lives of newborns with breathing issues.

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Why Most People Prefer Oxygen Concentrators

Why Most People Prefer Oxygen Concentrators

When most people diagnosed with COPD and prescribed oxygen therapy by their doctor, they may initially get the picture in their mind of someone who ...

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Why Most People Prefer Oxygen Concentrators

Why Most People Prefer Oxygen Concentrators

When most people diagnosed with COPD and prescribed oxygen therapy by their doctor, they may initially get the picture in their mind of someone who is has to sit for hours at a time in their home, hooked up to a machine with a tank of oxygen. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, or any other chronic illness that requires the use of oxygen therapy, this doesn’t need to be the case.

Machines that require an oxygen tank are not the only means of getting oxygen therapy. A home oxygen concentrator is a good start, since you don’t need to fuss with tanks or refills. A portable oxygen concentrator is great for someone who likes to stay active as much as possible.

Oxygen Concentrator Testimonies

“I’ve been using my portable oxygen concentrator now for a little less than two months, and it’s the best investment I’ve ever made. I saved up and got the Inogen One G2 and I definitely do not miss my old oxygen machine, even if it was cheaper when I first bought it. Having to buy the oxygen refills over time was beginning to be a pain. My son’s family are going on vacation in a few months, and back when I found out they would be going on a plane, I made the decision to buy this US airline approved oxygen concentrator. I can’t wait to board the plane and have fun with my family this summer, with less to worry about!”

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Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator

Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator

The Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator might be all you need in the way of oxygen therapy equipment. If you need oxygen therapy, purchasing the Oxlife ...

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Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator

Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator

The Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator might be all you need in the way of oxygen therapy equipment. If you need oxygen therapy, purchasing the Oxlife Independence will be enough to get you the oxygen you need, both at home and while you are out and about.

Many customers are happy with the long battery life of this model. The name “Independence” refers to the fact that the battery lasts as long as 6 hours while on the flow rate of 2 liters per minute, as well as the feeling you have when you are out and about, going about your day with this lightweight, compact machine.

The cabinet is only a total height of 20.2 inches, which is shorter than many chairs, from the seat to the floor. The thickness of the cabinet is only a little under 11 inches, with a width of 8 inches. It has a thin design that will make you comfortable, knowing it won’t be in your way while you are doing housework or cooking dinner. You will be able to turn the handle down when you are sitting still and push it out of the way under your chair or the table.

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A Warning About Pulse Oximeters

A Warning About Pulse Oximeters – Should You Buy It?

A pulse oximeter is a device that will give you a reading of your blood oxygen level, without needing to draw blood or do any ...

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A Warning About Pulse Oximeters – Should You Buy It?

A Warning About Pulse Oximeters

A pulse oximeter is a device that will give you a reading of your blood oxygen level, without needing to draw blood or do any other sort of testing. Most pulse oximeters work quickly and hug your index finger for a few seconds to give you a reading. For someone with COPD, who will likely have a low blood oxygen level, having one of these at your disposal can mean the difference of you only needing to visit the doctor, or a trip to the emergency room.

A low blood oxygen reading can be a warning sign of an oncoming COPD exacerbation. An exacerbation can be very dangerous, lead to admittance into the hospital, worsening of your condition in general and even death in a severe case of COPD. Taking a reading of your blood oxygen level every day can help prevent this from happening.

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May is Asthma and Allergy awareness month

Learn How to Protect Yourself During the Peak of the Allergy Season

May is Asthma and Allergy awareness month, since this is the month of the year in much of the United States when the trees and ...

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Learn How to Protect Yourself During the Peak of the Allergy Season

May is Asthma and Allergy awareness month

May is Asthma and Allergy awareness month, since this is the month of the year in much of the United States when the trees and flowers are blooming and pollen counts are high. Asthma symptoms are often triggered by allergies, and if you have asthma, you are already well aware of this. The spring time and May in particular, are rough months with many people who have sensitive respiratory systems. Many people who only have allergies and no history of asthma may also have a hard time breathing during this time.

If you suffer allergies and you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, you will need to protect yourself even more during the peak of the allergy season. People with chronic lung diseases under the umbrella term of COPD, which are emphysema and chronic bronchitis, now have sensitive lungs that need to be protected from any extra inflammation and irritation.

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