The question that Oxygen Always gets asked the most is which portable oxygen concentrator is the best one in our opinion. We generally respond stating that the best portable oxygen concentrator is the one that is right for you and your lifestyle and oxygen needs. If you are shopping for a portable oxygen concentrator and the sales man gives you an answer that varies from this, then that salesman might be trying to make a quick sale instead of a portable oxygen concentrator specialist with your oxygen priorities in mind always.
Here are some of the portable oxygen concentrator expert’s tip for determining the best fit for your oxygen therapy needs:
Determine the flow of oxygen you require.
– Continuous flow- the concentrator is continuously producing oxygen whether or not you are inhaling. All home oxygen concentrators provide a continuous flow of oxygen.
– Pulse Flow- The oxygen concentrator will produce oxygen only when it is triggered by the patient’s inhaling. The concentrator will rest while you exhale. The concentrator is able to do this through the use of a built-in oxygen conserver.
Once you have determined the flow of oxygen that you will require, you have two choices in oxygen concentrators: stationary oxygen concentrator and a portable oxygen concentrator. Many patients find that with their active lifestyle portable oxygen concentrators are the best offer since the have both flow of oxygen options, giving the patient more freedom. Portable oxygen concentrators are also greatly smaller in size.
Keep in mind that most individuals find that pulse flow works very well for them in the waking hours, but require a continuous flow option while they sleep. Since the breath is shallow during sleep cycles, they do not trigger the pulse and end up not getting enough oxygen. If you typically breathe through your mouth rather than your nose, or if you have high oxygen requirements you may want to consider a continuous flow of oxygen.
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