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Marvin Skis with Comfort – Adventures with Oxygen

Marvin reached out to us at the Oxygen Concentrator Store with his requirement: a portable oxygen concentrator capable of supporting high-altitude activities. After thorough consultation with Jake, one of our skilled Oxygen Specialists, the Caire FreeStyle Comfort was selected as the ideal fit for his needs. Marvin’s satisfaction with the device was evident when he shared an inspiring photo of himself skiing alongside his children in Montana with FreeStyle Comfort. Touched by his story and enthusiastic about the difference the concentrator made in his life, we invited Marvin to share his journey in a blog post, aiming to inspire and inform others within our community. Graciously accepting our invitation, Marvin penned the blog. Here’s Marvin’s inspiring journey, in his own words.

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Marvin Baker and Sanket Jain

5 Helpful COPD Breathing Exercises – Breathing Exercises COPD

When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing exercises are an important way to maintain your quality of life, extend your ability to exercise, and stay calm during an acute exacerbation.

With COPD, breathing can be a challenge for the following reasons:
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February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 Ryan Anthony

How to Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)

Exercising with oxygen therapy (also known as EWOT) has many potential benefits and can be a great way to reduce the physical stress of exercise. This is especially true if you have the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or any other respiratory illness that affects your ability to receive oxygen.

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 Ryan Anthony

Taking Care of your Oxygen Concentrator in the Summer

If you have breathing difficulties, you know that the summer brings some complications: high humidity and extreme heat can exacerbate conditions such as COPD. In fact, one study showed a strong association between weather-related heat and emergency hospitalizations related to respiratory distress, meaning that those who suffer from these conditions must take even better care of themselves when the temperatures rise.

In addition to taking care of themselves, though, they need to take care of their oxygen concentrators. Units aren’t made to withstand extreme heat, so it’s important to ensure you’re keeping it safe along with yourself.

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Scott Ridl

The Best COPD Diet for 2023

When you or a loved one suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you want to do everything you can to ease the symptoms.

Inhalers, steroids, and other medications, as well as oxygen therapy, are all potential treatments for these diseases, but there are other things you can adjust to better your life with COPD, including making your diet healthier.

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 Scott Ridl

Traveling to the National Parks with Oxygen

One of the best ways to celebrate America is by taking in the fantastic sights of its National Parks. But for those that require daytime oxygen, visiting these prized locations may have been impractical or impossible due to outdated oxygen delivery methods such as refillable heavy oxygen tanks. The latest portable oxygen concentrators feature increased oxygen volume capability, superior battery life, and an easy-to-use display. Today it’s possible for those that require oxygen during the day to retain mobility and visit any of the National Parks across the nation.

March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 Scott Ridl

New Years Resolution for a Healthier Respiratory Year

With the new year just ahead, it’s a good time to start thinking about your new year’s resolution. Many people want to step into the new year as healthier versions of themselves.

If you wear supplemental oxygen, understanding oxygen therapy and learning how to maintain oxygen equipment can help you stay healthy and active and maximize your health all year.

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Scott Ridl

How Your Body Gets Better Once You Quit Smoking

By now, we all know the risks of smoking tobacco. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make it any easier, even for those who truly desire to quit smoking. You might have the mentality that you’ve already been smoking for so long and the damage has already been done. You might not see the point in quitting.

Even though you may still develop health problems years after you’ve quit smoking, there are still a lot of benefits of quitting, no matter how long you’ve been smoking. In fact, it’s amazing how quickly your body gets better once you’ve quit smoking.

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Scott Ridl

Greeley Woman Teaches Water Aerobics to Classes that Become Family

Here at the Oxygen Concentrator Store by American Medical, there’s nothing that brings us more joy than hearing and seeing the freedom an oxygen concentrator can bring our customers. Kelly Ragan, a writer for The Greeley Tribune, highlights an oxygen user taking back their freedom in her article “Greeley Woman Teaches Water Aerobics to Classes That Become Like Family”.

Diana Bleignier thought she’d grow up to be an elementary school teacher. She had a gift for interacting with people and instruction, so it seemed like a natural fit. But she didn’t end up in a classroom. She wound up in a pool.

September 27, 2019April 13, 2021 Scott Ridl

Traveling with Asthma and Allergies: A Checklist

Asthma, Allergies, COVID, and Travel may sound stressful. Thus, we have created a checklist to help you prepare for your trip, so you get the most out of your trip instead of getting bothered by the essentials that you didn’t consider before the trip.

June 23, 2019July 2, 2021 Kerri M

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