The Smallest of the Small – Using a 2 LB Oxygen Concentrator

The Smallest of the Small – Using a 2 Pound Oxygen Concentrator

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Small portable oxygen concentrators aren’t for those who need a high dosage setting to meet their oxygen therapy needs. If a low setting is what you need, you can look for a portable oxygen concentrator that is small and light. There are even models that weigh as little as 2 lbs! The AirSep Focus is one such portable oxygen concentrator.

A 2 pound oxygen concentrator might only deliver up to 330 ml/min (milliliters per minute) of oxygen, but if this is what is prescribed by your doctor to help treat your COPD, you are lucky enough to be able to use it. This means even more freedom and mobility.

Battery Duration

You might be wondering how a portable oxygen concentrator this small can have a battery that can last long enough. With advancements in medical technology and in technology, in general, a battery does not have to be huge to last.

As an example, the AirSep Focus’s batteries are tiny, but the 2 together will last for up to 3 hours. You can add even more battery life with the AirSep AirBelt with external battery, or with the AirSep Focus battery. Both external batteries can plug into the concentrator, and weigh less than 1 lb themselves. It also adds 1.2 hours of battery life.

Useful for Exercising

A tiny, 2 pound battery would be ideal to use during exercise. Your doctor might want you to start getting more physical activity to help strengthen your lungs and the rest of your body.

Using your portable oxygen concentrator while you take a brisk walk around the block or riding your bike through the trails in a nearby park, will give you the oxygen you need to keep your muscles moving.

The fact that it is so light makes it perfect for almost any kind of exercise, except for swimming, of course! You would hardly notice an extra 2 lbs on your back, or at your side while you exercise.

Perfect for Traveling

You wouldn’t need to worry about your concentrator getting in the way while you are on public transportation. Check to make sure your model is FAA approved, and you will even be able to take it with you on an airplane and use it during your flight.

Just make sure you’ve made arrangements with the airline, first. No matter how you are traveling, a portable oxygen concentrator this small will almost go completely unnoticed.

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Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.

Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

About Scott Ridl:

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more. Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

23 thoughts on “The Smallest of the Small – Using a 2 Pound Oxygen Concentrator

    • Thank you for your comment, Ashley. I have passed along your information to one of our Oxygen Specialists who will reach out regarding your request. If you’d like immediate assistance, feel free to reach out directly at 877-774-9271.

  1. We live in canada ,my husband has a concentrator with a cart .he finds it very heavy now I understand there is a 2.lb concentrator
    Could we do an exchange for ours

    • Thank you for your comment, Gisele. I will pass along your information to our Oxygen Specialists and have someone reach out regarding your request. If you’d like more immediate assistance, you’re welcome to contact our Buy-Back Department at 844-252-3062.

    • We currently do not rent, sell or ship units outside of the United States. If you have someone in the U.S. that can ship it to you, you may purchase one that way. If you would like more information please feel free to contact us at 888-3609628 or if you prefer email sales@amsrco.com.

    • The AirSep Focus is what is called a pulse dose machine. This means that it provides you a puff of air every time you breathe in. If you are not currently on a pulse dose machine we recommend consulting with your doctor to see if you can tolerate a pulse dose machine or if you need a continuous flow machine.

  2. My mother is in need of an oxygen concentrator since she will be traveling 3,000 miles to see her newborn grandchild, and she would like to go back to work part time. How can she qualify to rent or receive this 2 pound concentrator and will insurance cover this?

    • Thank you for your inquiry. I have passed along your information to a specialist who will reach out regarding your request. For more immediate assistance feel free to give our specialists a call at 888-360-9628 or if you prefer email sales@amsrco.com.

      • Insurance reimbursement varies from patient to patient and policy to policy. We suggest you call your insurance company and ask if your policy reimburses. If you prefer, call us at 1-877-644-4581 and we will help you through the process.

    • We are the American Medical Sales and Rentals The Oxygen Concentrator Store. We are a seller of several brands of oxygen concentrators.

    • I have passed along your inquiry to one of our oxygen specialists who will reach out to you shortly. In the meantime, if you prefer you can give us a call at 888-360-9628 or by email at sales@amsrco.com We look forward to helping you with your oxygen needs.

  3. My husband will be 91 in a week, he needs a portable oxygen concentratior. We cannot afford one right now. Would like any Information you have to give us. We have health coverage, but it does not cover the potrable,, carry all type of concentrator.
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    • First off, Congratulations on the 91st Birthday! While we do not work with insurance companies and are a direct to consumer solution, we do understand the frustration and challenges associated with this. The few options we do have that might help would be acquiring a used machine which has been certified by our technicians and comes with a more favorable price point. The second option is that there is a financing option where we work with a company that helps finance medical purchases not covered by insurance. If you would like to talk to one of our specialists, give them a call at 888-360-4493 and they might be able to help you find a solution for your husband. Good Luck.

  4. Please get back with me, my mother is needing one, she is a very tiny lady at 4’7″ & 82 lbs so must have a small concentrator to carry. Cannot be anything but light as she has had compression fractures.

    • Hello Shirley, we have been trying to reach you but couldn’t. Could you please provide a good number to contact you or you can call us at (877) 644-4581.

  5. My mother is in need of a 2.5 pound portable oxygen concentrator. She is on 2L of oxygen. The portable tank that was provided by the oxygen company she cannot manage herself. She needs a smaller lighter weight portable. She has now been confined to her home unless someone is able to go with her to manage the oxygen. Any information would be welcome.

    • Our Oxygen Specialists would be happy to understand your requirements and advise the way forward. Please give us a call at (877) 644-4581.

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