If you use a portable oxygen concentrator (POC), you know that the portability of your unit is one of the greatest advantages of using a POC. Still, sometimes there are a few extra accessories you can use to make your portable oxygen concentrator even more convenient for you. Below, let’s look at the oxygen accessories […]
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View all Inogen One Systems5 Steps to Qualifying for Home Oxygen Therapy
If you think you have a health condition that would benefit from oxygen therapy and you are interested in getting oxygen at home, talk to your doctor about whether you meet the criteria for oxygen therapy. Ask about how to get an oxygen tank for home use, about home O2 requirements and anything else you […]
View ArticleDo I Need a Prescription to Buy a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?
When a patient first learns that they will require supplemental oxygen to improve their breathing, they are likely to have many questions. Patients often wonder about how to get their oxygen and what steps they will need to complete in order to get the oxygen delivery device they need. If your doctor has recommended supplemental […]
View ArticleChoosing Your Oxygen Delivery Device: Nasal Cannula vs. Portable Oxygen Mask
If you or a loved one has just been prescribed oxygen therapy, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the first questions people ask is what they will have to wear during oxygen therapy. Whether you need to use a portable oxygen mask or a nasal cannula for your oxygen delivery, let’s explore […]
View ArticleHow to Purchase an Oxygen Concentrator
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 […]
View ArticleIntroducing the New Inogen One G3/G5 Cart
The Inogen One Cart is now available to help you transport your Inogen One G3 or Inogen One G5 portable oxygen concentrator unit. We heard our customers when they asked for a specially designed cart just for our Inogen One G3 and Inogen One G5 units, so we created a cart designed to conveniently and […]
View ArticleFace Mask Safety for People on Home Oxygen
If you have a breathing difficulty that requires supplemental home oxygen therapy, you likely continue to face challenges because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the associated changes in our daily lives. For people with COPD and other chronic breathing conditions, figuring out how to wear a face covering in conjunction with a nasal cannula […]
View ArticleWhat Stages of COPD Require Medical Oxygen?
Because the key symptom for most patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is shortness of breath, oxygen is often used as a successful treatment. However, it is not always clear to newly diagnosed patients whether medical oxygen treatment will be required or at which COPD stage oxygen therapy is likely to be prescribed. Read […]
View ArticleCare and Maintenance of Oxygen Equipment
Regular care and maintenance of your portable oxygen equipment will not only extend the life of your oxygen supplies, but it will ensure that you’ll receive optimal air flow with uninterrupted service. The following guidelines are recommended by Inogen for oxygen concentrator maintenance on all Inogen One units to keep your oxygen equipment in tip-top […]
View ArticleGetting to Know Blood Oxygen Levels
Understanding your oxygen levels is helpful to understanding how your body functions, but it is especially important for people living with breathing difficulties. If you struggle with breathing problems or heart problems, you may experience low blood oxygen levels, which can be dangerous if left untreated. If you need to know whether your oxygen levels […]
View ArticleTips for Improving Inogen One Battery Life
In order to help your portable oxygen concentrator’s lithium-ion battery work as efficiently as possible, it’s important to understand how to use and care for your battery properly. Here are some tips to help you improve your battery life with proper storage and charging habits.
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