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  • Exercise Tips For COPD Patients

    by Jason Ryser
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms, such as shortness of breath, can make exercise seem impossible for the patient. But that doe...

  • Causes of Chest Congestion and How to Treat It

    by Jason Ryser
    Chest congestion is a frustrating symptom that can greatly impact your body’s health. Because so many vital organs needed to live are located in th...

  • 30 Fast Facts About Portable Oxygen Concentrators

    by Jason Ryser
    A portable oxygen concentrator is a device used to provide oxygen therapy to people or patients that require greater oxygen concentrations than the...

  • Oxygen Concentrators 101

    by Jason Ryser
    If you need oxygen therapy, your life doesn’t need to slow down. With oxygen concentrators, you can get the pure oxygen you need to live at home wh...

  • How to Clean Your In-Home Concentrator

    by Jason Ryser
    Start by cleaning the outside of the concentrator. Cleaning the outside of your machine will help prevent debris and other unwanted particles from ...

  • Is a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Right for You?

    by Jason Ryser
    What is a POC? A POC or portable oxygen concentrator is a compact, portable machine that transmits oxygen to its user through a nasal tube. These p...

  • What is Hypercapnia?

    by Jason Ryser
    Hypercapnia is a condition that occurs when there is an excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. This is usually caused by inadequate respirati...

  • What To Look For In A Portable Concentrator

    by Jason Ryser
    Purchasing a portable oxygen concentrator is a big decision. This is something that will be with you a significant amount of time. Your POC is a pi...

  • Portable vs Stationary Concentrators: Which is Right for You?

    by Jason Ryser
    When you’re considering which kind of concentrator is right for you, oxygen output is a big determining factor. The more oxygen you require, the bi...

  • Treatment Options for COPD

    by Jason Ryser
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a chronical lung disease. COPD is not curable, but it can be treated. The symptoms of COPD include...

  • Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Benefits, Information and Care Tips

    by Jason Ryser
    A portable oxygen concentrator or POC is a portable device that provides a flow of oxygen. This compact machine takes in the surrounding air, compr...

  • What are Hyperinflated Lungs?

    by Jason Ryser
    What does it mean?A hyperinflated lung is a lung that has air trapped inside. This trapped air can lead to overinflation—which can produce signific...