Danielle is extensively trained oxygen specialist and used her oxygen therapy knowledge to write on products from leading manufactures such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare and ResMed.

Flooding: Top 5 Safety Tips

Flooding: Top 5 Safety Tips

As many of you may have heard (or even unfortunately experienced), a hurricane, deemed “Harvey,” hit the coast of Texas, near Corpus Christi. The long road to clean-up and recovery is just beginning for many.

Natural disasters, such as flooding, can be extremely dangerous for people of all ages, especially if you suffer from any lung or breathing related illnesses. Even after the flood water recedes, there are conditions that can put your lung health at risk. How can you stay safe during these uncertain times? Keep reading for our top five things you’ll want to know during a flooding weather emergency.

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Meet Linda!

If you have visited our Colorado retail store, you’ve most likely met Linda. Linda is the smiling face that greets and assists customers interested in purchasing or renting oxygen equipment. Linda has been factory trained by SeQual, Inogen, Respironics, Invacare, AirSep, Inova Labs, and DeVilbiss. She enjoys educating customers about the various options available and assisting them in selecting the products and accessories that best fit their needs. Interested in getting know Linda and AMSR better? Keep reading below:

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How to Prevent Dry Nose, Throat, and Mouth on Oxygen

How to Prevent Dry Nose, Throat, and Mouth on Oxygen

If you or a loved one is on Oxygen Therapy, you may have noticed some uncomfortable dryness in the throat, nose, or mouth. This is a common side-effect for first time oxygen users that most people grow accustom to over time. However, there are many helpful tips and tricks to make the cold weather and dry oxygen conditions much more pleasant and livable!

Dry Nose

It’s always important to remember and follow your prescribed oxygen flow rate. This number was likely given to you by your doctor and is imperative for you to follow in order to receive the proper oxygen therapy your condition requires. If you find your current flow rate is uncomfortable and causes skin irritation, nose dryness, and/or nose bleeds there are some tips and tricks you can try to ease this!

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What is Oxygen Purity?

Learn About Oxygen Purity and Oxygen Concentrators

The purity level of your oxygen delivery is extremely important to your therapy and overall health. An oxygen concentrator is used to maintain a certain level of purity at each individual setting. But what exactly is oxygen purity and what does it mean?

Oxygen is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that makes up approximately 20% of the air we breathe. If you suffer from COPD or other lung/respiratory diseases you probably require supplemental oxygen. Perhaps you’ve heard your doctor mention oxygen purity when talking about your ideal settings and levels. The word “purity” refers to how pure of a percentage of concentrated oxygen is available to the patient. Medical grade oxygen for an oxygen concentrator should be no less than 90.0% and no more than 96.0%. It’s also important to consider your altitude level when looking at ideal oxygen saturation levels. For example, an ideal saturation level at or near sea level will fluctuate slightly from cities at a higher altitude such as Denver, Colorado. If you’re unsure or confused about your required oxygen levels, consult your doctor.

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What is a Pulse Oximeter?

Learn About Pulse Oximeters and How They Measures Oxygen

A pulse oximeter is a small and lightweight device that attaches to a fingertip to painlessly measure the level of oxygen in your body. The oximeter can measure two things: your pulse rate and the level of oxygen in your blood. Both of these numbers are necessary to asses your current levels and health.

It’s important to note that the information a pulse oximeter can provide is limited. As we mentioned above an oximeter only measures your pulse and blood-oxygen levels. An oximeter will not measure the CO2, or carbon dioxide, levels in your blood stream. A pulse oximeter is not a replacement for more extensive and involved tests to be completed by your doctor. If you are ever in a situation where you are concerned about your oxygen levels, we suggest consulting your doctor immediately.

Pulse Oximeter’s are discreet, small, and easily transportable! Typically Oximeter’s weigh just a few ounces and are thinner than most wallets! Read on to learn more!

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COPD Awareness: The Most Common Questions Answered

COPD Awareness: The Most Common Questions Answered

You always hear about cancer and heart disease as a couple of the leading causes of death in the United States. These two diseases get a lot of press, and as a result, many people are educated on them. Educating people about deadly diseases is extremely important because this will help to prevent them.

The third leading cause of death, and consequently, the one that is also the easiest to prevent, is COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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