General Product Questions

How long does an oxygen prescription last?
A prescription is good for life when purchasing oxygen therapy supplies out of pocket. Once your prescription is on file with us, there will never be a need to supply another one. If you need assistance in obtaining your prescription, please contact ...
What are FAA rules for flying with portable oxygen concentrators?
The FAA issued a ruling that allows passengers to operate a portable oxygen concentrators on board an aircraft if the unit satisfies certain acceptance ...
Should I buy a concentrator from sites like Craigslist or eBay?
No. Purchasing an oxygen concentrators from websites like Craigslist or eBay provide no guarantees and, in some cases no warranties or product returns. Any individual can post an ad on these sites and, there is no way to guarantee that the seller is ...
What Is the difference between a pulse and continuous concentrator?
Pulse dose and continuous flow oxygen concentrators both deliver medical grade oxygen, but the way they deliver oxygen is different to meet the...
Do I need a prescription to use an oxygen concentrator?
Yes, a doctor's prescription is required to purchase and operate an oxygen concentrator that produces medical-grade oxygen. Medical-grade oxygen is a medication, and just like any other medication, your doctor must prescribe it with specific...
How to operate an oxygen concentrator?
When you first receive your oxygen concentrator, it is important to take some time to learn about the various features and settings of your device. Your operator’s manual will provide you with a broad overview of your device. However, if you are looking...
What is a pulse oximeter?
There are only two ways to check the oxygen levels in your blood: an arterial blood gas and pulse oximetry. Before we discuss what a pulse oximeter is, let’s briefly cover how arterial blood gases relate to pulse oximetry. The gold standard...
Can an oxygen concentrator run all day and night?
Home oxygen concentrators can run 24 hours per day. Portable units are sometimes not appropriate for sleep if they only deliver pulse flow oxygen. Check with one of our Oxygen Specialists regarding your oxygen needs before purchasing a unit for...
How high can your oxygen level go on an oxygen concentrator?
The highest flow oxygen concentrators output oxygen flow at 10 liters per minute. The Respironics Millennium M10, Invacare Platinum 10, and the
What are the dimensions of the Inovalabs Activox?
Here are the dimensions in inches and metric form for the Inovalabs Activox portable oxygen concentrator: Inches: 9.05 inches Wide x 4.38 inches Deep x 7.9 inches High. Metric: 22.9 cm Wide x 11.1 cm Deep x 20 cm High.
What is the AirSep Freestyle 5 electricity usage?
The AirSep Freestyle 5 portable oxygen concentrator is small and efficient and it uses an incredibly low 28 watts of power on setting 3. Learn more about AirSep...
What are oxygen glasses? How do they work?
Oxygen glasses are a new discrete form of delivering oxygen therapy to patients. Designed like a standard cannula, the oxygen glasses connect your concentrator to you and deliver you oxygen through your nose. The tubing is hidden in the frames of the...
Can you sell a portable oxygen concentrator?
The short answer is YES! But there are a few things to know about selling your portable oxygen concentrator. Obviously, the most important factor is to make sure you have the “rights” to sell the concentrator. If the concentrator was...
Can I sell my Inogen Concentrator?
Often you CAN sell your Inogen concentrator – here are a couple of guidelines: First, you need to be sure that you actually OWN your Inogen Concentrator. In many situations, patients are provided Inogen oxygen concentrators via Medicare...
How do I sell my portable oxygen concentrator?
The best way to sell a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is to find a reputable DME or Oxygen Concentrator Retailer. Reselling units that are no longer needed is a great way to prevent increasing the landfill and making a little cash. A reputable retailer...
What are the Details of the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Lifetime Warranty?
Caire Freestyle Comfort Lifetime Warranty The purchase of the CAIRE Freestyle Comfort Lifetime Warranty entitles the original purchaser to hassle-free repair or replacement of the CAIRE Freestyle Comfort for the lifetime of the concentrator. This warranty...
How does pulse dose oxygen work?
Pulse dose oxygen concentrators deliver a bolus of oxygen with each breath. A bolus refers to how much oxygen you get with one "puff", which depends on your setting. Pulse dose POCs offer a range of settings, which differ among units; the amount of oxygen...
How long does an oxygen concentrator last?
Oxygen concentrators are durable machines that provide oxygen around the clock; they're meant to last. The time an oxygen concentrator lasts depends on how well it's cleaned and maintained. How long does an oxygen concentrator last on average...
When do you need supplemental oxygen?
People need supplemental oxygen when their blood oxygen levels drop below normal ranges. Certain illnesses or chronic diseases cause low blood oxygen...
How high can your oxygen level go on a portable oxygen concentrator?
The amount of oxygen a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) delivers depends on the unit; some units go higher on oxygen than others. POCs typically provide less oxygen than large stationary units that can produce as many as 10 liters per minute. However...
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