The air surrounding us contains roughly 80% nitrogen and 20% oxygen. If you are finding it harder and harder to breathe, it is because your respiratory system is not able to take in the right amount of oxygen. The solution may be oxygen therapy prescribed by a physician, and an oxygen concentrator.

When turned on, the oxygen concentrator filters out the nitrogen from the air, which provides you with a more pure, clean dose of oxygen to breathe. Oxygen concentrators are a safer, more affordable and convenient alternative to the outdated oxygen tank. Instead of breathing oxygen out of a bulky tank that needs to be refilled on a regular basis, the oxygen concentrator uses the air already swirling around you, and converts it into 90-95% pure oxygen. They are available in several different shapes and sizes, with both portable and home options.

The portable oxygen concentrator is intended for short term use outside of the home and are designed to run off battery power, or may be plugged into a wall outlet or a DC converter in your vehicle. Most portable models are FAA approved for airline travel, so you will never be without pure oxygen again! Home oxygen converters are equipped with wheels for easy mobility between rooms. These larger models are designed with plugs for wall outlets so there are no batteries to replace. Newer models are now available in energy efficient models as well as low decibel options for a quieter running machine.
Which Oxygen Concentrator?

There are several leading manufacturers of both portable and home models of oxygen concentrators. Invacare, Inogen, Sequal, Respironics, Devilbiss, Oxus and Oxlife are the number one companies. If you are looking for a company that specializes in only portable devices, there is Lifechoice.

Good For The Heart
The American Heart Association estimates that 1.5 million people die from heart related diseases each year, the leader in that being heart attacks. Heart attacks occur when the heart does not receive enough oxygen. The benefits of oxygen therapy are vast. Studies have shown that patients who use supplemental oxygen, like that provided by the oxygen concentrator, live longer and more active lives. Exercise and other activities become easier as your muscles are once again exposed to the correct amount of oxygen. Sleep disruptions become less noticeable and memory and moods are elevated.