Oxygen concentrators have the potential to save you a lot of money and hassle. They are capable of filtering the oxygen from the air around you, into pure oxygen for you to breathe and receive the oxygen therapy that you need. Everyone needs the right amount of oxygen to live, and maintain health.
If you can’t bring in enough oxygen because of a chronic medical condition, then you need to breathe air that contains a higher amount of oxygen. The amount you need depends on the severity of your condition. You doctor will determine exactly how much oxygen you need as an oxygen therapy dosage. The dosage you need will help you determine which oxygen concentrator will best serve your needs.
Some home or stationary oxygen concentrators can deliver up to 10 LPM of continuous flow oxygen, while others can only go as high as 5 LPM. Naturally, the more oxygen a concentrator can deliver, the bigger it is. Home or stationary models can only run while being plugged into a power source. Some of the newer models of stationary oxygen concentrators are as small as portable oxygen concentrators and can be brought with you while you travel for overnight use, or while you are sitting still.
Oxygen concentrators have settings which make sure you are getting enough oxygen at any given time. They will detect when you are about to take a breath, and deliver the puff or bolus of air just at the right moment for you to breathe it in. There are also safety features that will alert you of any problems, such as low flow, overheating, low battery or loss of power.
Oxygen concentrators are also made to be very durable, and to withstand more extreme conditions, such as heat, cold and high altitude. Many concentrators will still work just as well above 10,000 feet above sea level, and in temperatures up to 104 degrees and as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The only thing you can’t do with an oxygen concentrator is take it underwater, since it is an electronic.