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Acute vs. Chronic Bronchitis: Understanding the Differences

Bronchitis is a respiratory illness that causes inflammation of the tubes that carry air to the lungs—also known as the airways or bronchial tubes. When the airways become irritated, swollen and inflamed, less air is able to travel to and from the lungs and mucus begins to form in them. This generally causes an irritating cough […]

Pharmaceutical Treatments for Lung Disease

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease, you will be learning about a variety of drugs for lung disease and other breathing treatment. With all the new information, you might find yourself wondering, “What are breathing treatments used for?” When it comes to breathing treatment meds, it is helpful […]

What Is Medical Grade Oxygen and Why Do I Need a Prescription (Rx)?

Oxygen can be used for many reasons, from boosting athletic performance, to scuba diving, to welding and more. While these pursuits may use oxygen, the oxygen used in these situations is different from the medical grade oxygen used by patients during oxygen therapy. Medical oxygen is highly regulated by the FDA to ensure that the […]

5 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 options for supplemental oxygen for home use, about home O2 requirements and anything else you need to […]

Safety of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Every time we breathe, oxygen enters our respiratory system and is discharged into our bloodstream through our lungs and circulatory system. The third most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen and helium, oxygen is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas at room temperature and a key catalyst in many chemical reactions.[1] So, while that […]

Do 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 […]

What is COPD Exacerbation?

When people with COPD illness experience periods of increased symptoms, it’s known as COPD exacerbation. These COPD flare-ups can often require medical help and hospitalization. Depending on the severity of COPD exacerbation you are experiencing, it is possible for them to cause further lung damage, so it is essential to seek medical help.[1] Common Causes […]

How Many Hours Do Portable Oxygen Concentrators Last?

One of the first questions many people ask when they are looking into portable oxygen concentrators is, “How many hours do portable oxygen concentrators last?” Since patients with COPD stated that they preferred more lightweight devices such as a POC over portable oxygen cylinders, the life of the battery becomes especially important. The amount of […]

What 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 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 on […]


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