Inogen Oxygen Education Blog

Have you heard the terms oxygen generator and oxygen concentrator used for the same device, or wondered what the difference is? If you are new to oxygen therapy, this is not uncommon, and it can raise a lot of questions. While some people use the terms oxygen concentrator and oxygen generator interchangeably, they are very […]

When you have COPD, or any other lung disease requiring supplemental oxygen, preparing for holiday travel is a little different. We are here to help make your travel as easy as possible this season.  Planning Your Holiday Travel Traveling for the holidays can be joyful and exciting or, if you have a lung disease like […]

Do you ever wonder how to purchase an oxygen concentrator? Thoughts of learning new equipment, changing your routine and re-working your insurance tend to cloud your mind and make the process more daunting than promising. An oxygen tank usually isn’t better, but it’s what you know and are used to. The thought of getting a […]

A COPD diagnosis can leave you overwhelmed, but asking the right questions can help. Keep in mind that COPD has a variety of stages and treatments, so it is important to stay informed. Make sure you fully understand what you should do to help maintain your health and keep your COPD from progressing. Here are […]

When it is time for you to choose the right oxygen concentrator for your needs, explore the variety of models available, the benefits they offer and any limitations they might have. Also consider how, when and where you will be using your oxygen concentrator to help you make the best choice for you. Here are […]

Inogen Connect for Inogen One G4 Inogen is pleased to announce Inogen Connect, an innovative new feature now available for Inogen One G4 users. The Inogen Connect App is a free mobile application that connects you to your Inogen One G4; it provides you with the ability to monitor your Inogen One G4 closely through […]

A rare form of a broader disorder known as pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) refers to having high blood pressure in the arteries that stretch from your heart to your lungs. In PAH, scar tissue develops in the tiny blood vessels of the lung. This scar tissue narrows the vessels, blocking normal blood flow […]

When you reach Stage IV, or end-stage COPD, lung damage is usually extensive, COPD symptoms are more severe and quality of life is often gravely impaired. Although the lung damage caused by the disease cannot be reversed, treatment can help manage symptoms and in some cases, extend life. Let’s find out more about end-stage COPD […]

To understand what an Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) test is, you should first familiarize yourself with AAT and what having a deficiency in AAT means to you and your family. What is AAT and AAT Deficiency? AAT is a protective protein made by the liver. You need AAT to help protect your lungs and maintain normal […]

An oxygen (O2) sensor senses the percentage of oxygen in the air being delivered to an oxygen therapy patient. Oxygen sensors are placed in in oxygen concentrators to ensure proper creation and delivery of oxygen. The Inogen One G4 is equipped with an internal oxygen sensor that will alarm should the O2 concentration go below […]

Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is a term which, as of July 2016, is no longer in use, but was once used to describe a certain subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (cancer that starts in the glandular cells of the lungs). Because some oncologists (cancer doctors) still use the term, this article will focus on the history and […]

Supplemental oxygen therapy can be delivered in three ways: via oxygen concentrator, compressed oxygen gas or liquid oxygen. Many oxygen concentrators contain an oxygen sensor, while oxygen tanks work by using an oxygen regulator. The difference between these two methods is explained in the following text. Oxygen Concentrators The least expensive, in the long-term, and […]