It is extremely important when choosing a portable oxygen concentrator that you make sure the concentrator chosen meets your need. Most people will be fine with any oxygen concentrator when around the home doing light work that does not lead to strain. However, if you exercise, fly frequently, or have certain disorders including apnea, you will want to be more selective when picking out your oxygen concentrator. Certain concentrators are FFA approved and will be suitable for air travel whereas an oxygen tank would not be. You should also consider your breathing habits beyond your activities.
Everyone's body inhales differently and when choosing your concentrator you will want to consider how much oxygen the machine releases a minute as well as how easy that number is to adjust. A third point of worth is how the portable oxygen concentrator receives and maintains its charge. Portable concentrators come in both battery and electrical cord-dependent models. Before purchasing, you should make sure your power source decision is versatile enough to fit your lifestyle. The best way to determine exactly what your lifestyle demands are is through the use of an oximeter. These devices can detect how much oxygen your body craves during a variety of activities by monitoring your blood and start as low as 20 dollars.
A final point of consideration is your future. If you require an oxygen concentrator because you have a degenerative disease, then you should purchase an oxygen concentrator that will meet both your current and future needs. This means that if you anticipate needing a concentrator with continuous flow, a mode advisable for use when sleeping, (as opposed to pulse flow) you should look at models than can accommodate that future need.
No matter what your situation is, it will be easy to choose the right oxygen concentrator today because most manufacturers and retailers offer warranty coverage in the range of 3 to 5 years. Also, most retailers will allow you to rent out a unit or test it for a short period to determine whether a model is right for you. There are so many concentrators on the market today to meet your needs.
From basic concentrators weighing in at around 6 pounds to more complex continuous flow options with built-in carts to accommodate their size, there is truly an option for everyone in need of oxygen. While expensive, ranging from close to a thousand dollars to many thousands, we should remember that the opportunities to experience life presented by this technology were not available just a few years ago.
Mithul Mistry is writing on behalf of Health Oxygen, a specialist in Portable Oxygen Concentrators.
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