Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Will my body get dependent on Oxygen if I use it continuously?

No, Oxygen is not addictive at all. A large number of patients express their concern regarding this and try to decrease the time they are on Oxygen or totally avoid it.

Supplemental Oxygen is prescribed because the lungs have become weak due to condition like COPD and the 21% Oxygen of air is now not sufficient for lungs which results in low level of O2 in blood.

In order to make lungs feel like as if they are exactly in a normal healthy environment, they need some extra Oxygen so that the Oxygen exchange with blood is exactly same as it would have been with normal healthy lungs.

Q2. Can I use more Oxygen than prescribed?

No, using more than prescribed oxygen can cause Oxygen toxicity/Oxygen poisoning in the body which has many harmful effects like damage to eyes, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alveolar damage, destruction of neurons , etc.

Q3. Is it alright if I use less than prescribed Oxygen?

No, you should use Oxygen exactly as prescribed by the physician. Using less than prescribed Oxygen can cause low levels of Oxygen in blood which can further cause poor memory, irritable mood, poor cognition, shortness of breath, headaches and much more.

Using less than prescribed oxygen for longer periods of time also deteriorates lung’s health and causes the disease to grow.

Q4. How much Oxygen is ideal for me?

The ideal amount of Oxygen is decided by your physician; he does it by carefully analyzing your ABGs. In most cases, the goal is to keep your Oxygen levels above 88% which after prescription is monitored using Oximetry. In healthy individuals, ideal saturation of Oxygen in blood is 95-99%.

Q5. Do I also need to keep an Oxygen Cylinder at home if I am using a concentrator?

It is recommended to keep an Oxygen cylinder as a backup source. After all, concentrator is a machine and any machine can fail anytime.

Q6. What are the common sources of Oxygen for therapy?

There are mainly 3 sources of Oxygen for therapy:
Oxygen Concentrators: Machines that concentrate Oxygen from room air. Just need a power source to work. Main article: Oxygen Concentrator
Oxygen Cylinder: Compressed Oxygen in a cylinder – Conventional way of Oxygen therapy.
Liquid Oxygen: Usually used in central supplies of hospitals. Liquid oxygen is stored in freezing cold tanks and allowed to boil at 90.188K (-186.92°C) to release Oxygen gas.

Q7. What are the common Oxygen delivery systems that can be used?

Do not confuse Oxygen delivery systems with the Oxygen sources listed in the previous question. The Oxygen delivery systems are used to deliver Oxygen from sources like Oxygen concentrators or cylinders to nose or mouth.

The most commonly used delivery systems are Nasal Cannula and simple Face Mask. Some of the other Oxygen delivery systems are reservoir cannulas , trans-tracheal catheters, non-rebreathing face masks with reservoir and one way valve and venturi masks.

Q8. Which is the best Oxygen Concentrator brand for me?

All brands are good; the most important thing is that the Oxygen Concentrator you are planning to buy should carry some international approvals like FDA, CE & ISO.

The second most important thing is that the specifications should suit your requirement. The parameters you can consider to compare different models of different brands can be flow rate, battery backup, alarms (especially low purity of Oxygen), weight, power consumption and portability.

Q9. Can I use a portable Oxygen Concentrator while sleeping?

Yes, Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) can be used while sleeping. Note that POCs have 2 modes: Pulse mode and Continuous mode.

In Pulse mode, POCs will work as long as you breathe through nose and that too with sufficient pressure to trigger a breath in the machine. It is recommended to use POC with high sensitivity as during sleep the triggering pressure of each breath drops.

For sleep, continuous mode of Oxygen is ideal because while sleeping, there are chances that patient may not breathe through nose all the time which means if patient is breathing through open mouth then there are less chances of activating a pulse mode concentrator.

However, you must consult your physician before using a particular POC for sleep.

Q10. I feel that Oxygen coming out of the Oxygen machine is not as effective as that from a cylinder. What should I do?

You feel this because the temperature of Oxygen coming out of the machine is exactly the same as room temperature. However, this is proven that effectiveness of Oxygen from both the sources is virtually the same. What you need to see is the Oxygen saturation in your blood and you can check this using an Oximeter.

Q11. When do I need to use a humidifier bottle?

The purpose of humidification is to provide moisture which makes Oxygen therapy comfortable; if not used, can cause dryness in airways of nose and throat. Usually, use of humidifier is recommended in continuous flow of more than 3 LPM.

Q12. My Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) doesn't have humidifier connection. What do I do?

That may be because your POC is a pulse flow only POC. In Pulse Flow, Oxygen is delivered only when patient inhales which doesn't cause dryness unlike continuous flow of Oxygen, therefore, humidification is not required.

However, if your Portable Oxygen Concentrator has continuous flow option then you need to talk to your equipment provider.

Q13. What kind of water should I use in humidifier? How often should I clean it?

It is recommended to use clean drinking water for humidifier as after all you are going to breathe through it. There is no hard and fast rule for cleaning but there is no harm in having good daily cleaning practices just by rinsing through fresh water and replacing the water in the bottle.

Q14. Should I use a nasal cannula or a mask?

Most people prefer nasal cannula as it doesn’t look medical but most cannulas have a limitation that they are effective for flows up to 6 Litres Per Minute (LPM). There are special cannulas for higher flow (you may check with your equipment provider).

However, if you get rashes in your nostrils by use of cannula or if your flow requirement is above 6 LPM then a simple face mask is used by most people.

Q15. Can I use all Oxygen Concentrators with CPAP or bi-level devices?

All the concentrators with continuous flow can work with PAP devices. All stationary/home concentrators have continuous flow but some portable models have just pulse flow mode. Pulse flow is not suited for use with PAP devices.

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Comments

Gaurav Manocha
Posted from India on: 2020-06-25 at 22:10:59
My mom is 75 and suffering from ILD. She is also a diabetic patient. Currently she is using LPM at 1.5 however when she goes to washroom it drops the oxygen level to 58-60. I have recently increasing the LPM to 4 only when she goes to washroom then again reduce to 1.5 after few mins. Have few questions 1)Is it ok to Increase the oxygen level to 4? 2) can someone recommend some good pulmonologist in Gurgaon 3) Is there any reliable digital oxygen concentrator which can increase the oxygen level with up and down buttons as due to weak eye sight she is unable to increase the LPM of her own as the level ball is not visible to her.
Bobby g
Posted from Usa on: 2020-06-23 at 20:34:13
My father is currently on 9.5lpm constant with inesteller lung disease. Is there any options for him traveling in a car for about 5 hrs. Everything I see is portables dont go that high on flow
Kathy Tracy
Posted from United States on: 2020-06-01 at 16:10:37
My step father is using a Perfecto 2 V oxygen machine and my mother and he can not sleep because it is so loud. Any suggestions? How are other elderly couples dealing with this adjustment?
kent reynolds
Posted on: 2018-02-08 at 13:50:38
my unit runs all the time..i have noticed white on the dust in house. everything has white all over it. the unit has white all over it. have you every heard of this happening to anyone else? thanks
Kagullarebekah
Posted from India on: 2018-02-08 at 06:03:14
My mother 54year old having copd doctor told to use oxygen for 24hrs for one month.i purchased oxygen concentrator make.Philips everflo respironics.is this good company or not pl tell.
John Cazalas
Posted from USA on: 2018-02-04 at 16:01:53
I am required 5LPM Continuous Oxygen. I travel often and I need a POC to support this 5LPM Continuous. POC highest output is 3LPM. How can I support my needs while traveling?
Abdullah
Posted from Pakistan on: 2018-01-01 at 16:57:02
My mother has a saturation of about 4-5 lpm but when she comes after using the washroom her oxygen level falls to about 43-55 se is suffering from ipf at the age of 40 due to rheumatoid arthritis 206 and she was on 1-2 lpm oxygen a few days ago but now her oxygen requirement is increasing day by day and she has difficulty in sleeping she cannot lie down straight o bed and she feels better while sitting and sleeps while sitting and lies down after she falls asleep but these days she is sleepy but cannot sleep either sitting or lying on bed which concentrator should we use here concentrators are not available easily and importing costs alot suggest a cost friendly concentrator and if sleeping pills mau help her or are not suitable for her and does she need a cpap machine and can use it as she is on 24 hours oxygen cylinder we bought an oxygen concentrator with 3 lpm capacity but she needs more oxygen now as I told you so it does not help her and need a portable one as we travel quite alot so kindly suggest any good concentrator with normal price and easy availability Pakistan
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2018-01-02 at 23:55:08
Hi Abdullah, you will have to use oxygen cylinder for your mother as there is no portable oxygen concentrator that provides continuous flow more than 3 LPM. If you are looking for a stationary oxygen concentrator then you should go ahead and buy Airsep Intensity 10 which provides upto 10 LPM of continuous flow. We can't comment on the availability in Pakistan as we don't have the database of dealers in Pakistan.
Jan Janssen
Replied from Netherlands on: 2018-01-15 at 17:03:45
The Inogen at Home concentrator provides a continious flow more than 3 LPM and is not heavy. Why do yo not recommend this concentrator?
James dsilva
Posted from India on: 2017-12-22 at 18:36:46
My father having interstitial lung diseace . prescribed oxygen level is 2-3 LPM for 16-18 hrs. But gradually now the need become 24 hrs and needed LPM level also increased. 2- 3 LPM not at all enough now. Bpl oxygen concentrator not giving sufficient pressure now. So we are again depending on cylinders. What to do sir?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-12-25 at 23:05:05
Hi James, what is the current LPM requirement?
Janie Oost
Posted from South Africa on: 2017-12-07 at 13:15:03
I suffer from hay fever and resultant sleep apnea at night, I have been to ear nose throat specialists and the situation has improved, but I still always have a blocked nose, I think my nasal passages generally are about 60% effective. I'm otherwise very healthy, fit and of normal weight etc. I'd like to use an oxygen concentrator at night just to blow extra oxygen at me while sleeping, frankly I don't think I'd be able to wear a mask or cannula - any suggestions? Thanks so much.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-12-07 at 22:10:23
Hi Janie, you should not use oxygen concentrator without consulting your doctor because supplemental oxygen should only be taken if the oxygen saturation in your blood is low. From what you have described, it is likely that you would need a CPAP machine.
Shadow
Posted from Canada on: 2017-12-06 at 03:12:36
Hello. I was wondering if a normal pair of semi healthy lungs could be supplied oxygen. Say the person has no issues with their lungs but, feels uncomfortable when they breath, could the doctor prescribe them oxygen even though they don't need it?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-12-06 at 03:49:14
Hi Shadow, the doctor won't prescribe oxygen if the patient does not need it.
Hemanth Ratala
Posted from India on: 2017-11-24 at 19:53:50
Does oxygen concentrator increase room temperature when it is been placed in living room??
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-11-26 at 22:43:40
Hi Hemanth, the room temperature does not increase if an oxygen concentrator is inside it.
R VENKATARAMAN
Posted from India on: 2017-10-31 at 06:18:49
Since it is advisable to operate the O2 concentrator in an open room with better air flow, is it harmful to operate the same in airconditioned closed room, particularly in summer months, pls advise. Thanks
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-10-31 at 06:55:12
Hi Venkataraman, there is no problem in using an oxygen concentrator in a room with air conditioner.
R VENKATARAMAN
Posted from India on: 2017-10-31 at 05:36:02
I am using a Philips Everflo O2 concentrator at home for my dad. Is it possible to run the same on an inverter? what should be the capacity if I have to run it for 2hrs to 3hrs at a stretch during power failure? Pls advice.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-10-31 at 06:57:50
Hi Venkataraman, a 1.5 KVA sine wave inverter will suit your need just fine.
Kim
Posted from Australia on: 2017-10-22 at 03:11:59
I work in an aged care home that uses one oxygen concentrator for several patients. There is no cleaning system between clients. Is that safe?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-10-22 at 23:13:45
Hi Kim, an oxygen concentrator can be used between multiple patients as long as each patient has their own nasal cannula.
Rinki Likhyani
Posted on: 2017-10-13 at 10:34:34
My father is prescribed for Oxygen concentrator - 5-6 L, Pulse otimetry. It's for Long term oxygen therapy and for few months prescribed to take for around 15 hrs. Please recommend the best one for use. We are resident of Kanpur(UP)
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-10-14 at 04:24:37
Hi Rinki, you can buy Airsep Intensity 10 or Invacare Platinum 10. Both are good machines.
Wally
Posted from usa on: 2017-10-07 at 15:58:22
can the concentrator be put on its back to transport?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-10-08 at 23:13:41
Hi Wally, it is not recommended to put oxygen concentrator on its back while traveling.
SANJIT KADAM
Posted from india on: 2017-09-23 at 06:48:08
My wife is using Philips everflow oxygen concentrator for 18 t0 20 hrs. We need to take her for check up at Mumbai in a car. Can we connect this machine with car batteries so that she can take oxygen while travelling.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-09-23 at 07:03:33
Hi Sanjit, you cannot connect Philips EverFlo in your car as it is a stationary oxygen concentrator and works on AC mains. You can use an oxygen cylinder while traveling or you can purchase a battery operated portable oxygen concentrator.
Ralph R Kooi
Posted from United States on: 2017-09-05 at 14:06:44
I have been prescribed to a oxygen concentrator delivering 2 lpm. i have copd. How should I use it. how long per day ? how many times per day. Thank You for your help
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-09-05 at 23:13:47
Hi Ralph, you need to consult your doctor about how long and how frequent you need to use the concentrator in a day. To use it, you have to turn the concentrator on from the main supply, then you need to switch it on and set the LPM flow on your flowmeter. Simply attach the nasal cannula or mask to the nozzle and you are good to go.
Louise Horn
Posted from South Africa on: 2017-09-04 at 01:56:09
My husband using the Airzep concentrator since friday night. I woke up saturday morning with a tight chest and a running nose, taken tablets to stop the running nose and felt good during the day. Went to sleep Saturday night and woke up Sunday mornig with the same problem. taken tablets again to dry my nose, I went to bed Sunday night just to woke up with the same problem this morning. My husban is using the concentrator but I get sick.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-09-05 at 23:16:05
Hi Louise, Oxygen concentrator does not affect the person standing or sleeping besides it. There must be some other reason for your sickness.
Anita Johnson
Posted from US on: 2017-07-15 at 12:45:58
I have COPD but when I go to the doctor my 02 levels are normal. I smother and my 02 level ranges from 90-94 most of the time according to my oximeter. My dad was like me and he died with COPD and his heart. My mom had to find a doctor who would prescribe 02 for him because his regular doctor would not. EVen when I had severe pneumonia in both lungs my 02 levels remained between 93-95 yet I was on 02 in the hospital.I have the same problem daddy had,in that the local doctor seems to think I don't need 02. Smothering is terrible. What should I do? I have my dad's 02 concentrator and I use it when I know I need it,usually around 2L-3L and it helps. Symbicort does not stop the smothering.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-07-17 at 00:24:45
Hi Anita, it is not recommended to use supplemental oxygen without the prescription of a qualified doctor as too much oxygen can cause oxygen toxicity. The normal oxygen saturation levels in human body is 95-100%. Usually the doctors prescribe oxygen therapy when the oxygen saturation in your blood goes below 92% and the patient is having respiratory illness or breathing difficulty. Since you are facing problems and at the same time you have COPD, best would be to take second opinion and go to a couple of more pulmonologists and see what they have to say. If all of them suggests that you don't need supplemental oxygen then there must be some reason for not prescribing oxygen as there are other factors like resting partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) that weigh in when the doctor prescribes supplemental oxygen. Hope this helps!
Akkshay
Posted from India on: 2017-06-14 at 22:51:37
My father is suffering from lung disease. 71 years old. He needs oxygen throughout the day. Requirements varies from 5 to 10 LPM. Which is the best brand I can buy. At present we are using oxygen cylinders.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-06-14 at 22:59:20
Hi Akkshay, go for Airsep Intensity 10.
R B CHANDAK
Posted from INDIA on: 2017-05-25 at 20:54:24
My mother used Cpap since 5 years, but now she is not feeling well. Does she need an oxygen concentrator for better result instead of Cpap? Please reply soon.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-05-26 at 04:59:22
Hi Chandak, you will have to take your mother to a doctor to know whether an oxygen concentrator will benefit her or not. The doctor will check the oxygen saturation in her blood and if its below 85% only then he'll recommend an oxygen concentrator.
malak
Posted from egypt on: 2017-05-06 at 09:03:40
how long lifespan for oxygen concentrator nidek ? so after that should i change it at all ?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-05-07 at 23:50:30
Hi Malak, the lifespan of an oxygen concentrator largely depends on how you maintain it. If the machine is going through regular servicing, change of filters and proper cleaning then it can work for more than 15,000 hours. After that you will either have to get the sieve beds or the compressor replaced.
Richard
Posted from Usa on: 2017-05-03 at 09:21:56
My father is using the Phillips EverFlo and I want to have battery back up. Some back ups have various types of power and I'm worried the wrong kind will damage my machine. What type and power battery back up will work with this please?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-05-08 at 00:04:49
Hi Richard, a sine wave inverter with 1.5KVA power will suit your need just fine.
Murali
Posted from India on: 2017-04-11 at 04:35:29
My mother is COPD patient and on BiPAP. Now Doctor advised us to use oxygen concentrator. Which is better Philips Ever Flow or Nidek Nuvo. Her requirement is 4LPM
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-04-11 at 04:45:18
Hi Murali, Nidek Nuvo Lite is slightly better than Philips Respironics Everflo because of lower power consumption and higher output pressure. You can compare both these machine by following this link. Hope this helps!
Siddhesh Sheth
Posted on: 2017-04-10 at 04:30:03
My mother is using Philips Evenflow concentrator for past 6-7 months. She is suffering from ILD. The doc has asked her to user this for at least 18 hrs a day. Recently I spoke with a Oxygen service provider and came to know that concentrators should be used only for 5-5.5 hrs at a time and then switched off for 1-1.5 hrs and then use again. Is this information correct?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-04-10 at 05:46:52
Hi Sidhesh, Oxygen concentrators are made in such a way that they can work continuously for days. However it is recommended to give the machine a rest of 30 minutes after using it continuously for 7-8 hours. This increases the durability of an oxygen concentrator.
Anil Manghnani
Posted from india on: 2017-04-05 at 05:50:56
My Mom is on oxygen therapy for 3 years now. Her requirement has increased from 1L to 2.5L lately. She now needs 24hrs oxygen therapy. What could have caused this increase?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-04-05 at 05:56:08
Hi Anil, which disease is your mother suffering from?
Anil manghnani
Replied from India on: 2017-04-05 at 06:15:24
She is suffering from Interstatial.Lung disease (ILD)
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-04-05 at 06:26:50
We have seen many times that the oxygen requirement increases in case of ILD patients in short span of time. This happens because the healing process of body to heal the damaged lungs becomes abnormal causing the tissues around the alveolis to thicken.
sajood
Posted on: 2017-03-23 at 05:53:05
kindly let me know the repair service provider for invacare oxygen conc. in mysore we have purchased 2nd hand
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-03-23 at 05:55:56
Hi Sajood, currently we don't have the database of dealers in Mysore. However, you can locate a dealer near Mysore by using our Dealer Finder Tool.
Nadiya kumar
Posted on: 2017-01-20 at 06:25:54
Hi.. My mother is prescribed for an oxygen concentrator we got invacare perfect O2 from the dealer..we want to buy an inverter for power back up.so can you please tell which one i should get.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-03-16 at 23:37:34
Hi Nadiya, you can buy any inverter with a rated capacity of 1.5 KVA.
Kundan Lal
Posted from India on: 2016-12-14 at 08:36:49
There are three modes in portable phillips simply go model. what is the purpose of night/sleeping mode.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-01-02 at 06:03:36
In sleep mode, the machine operates in pulse mode and the sensitivity of the machine to detect breath increases, not only this, if the machine doesn't detect a breath for a period of time, it automatically switches to Continuous mode.
kumar chandrasekar
Replied from india on: 2017-01-16 at 11:13:35
We have 8 month old oxyzen concentrator with Philips model 5 liter available for selling. Please let me know if any one is interested Contact number 9566736399
Kundan Lal
Posted from India on: 2016-12-14 at 08:28:44
A dealer in New Delhi has informed me that air sep company has closed its operation in India, is it correct ? and secondly what is your opinion about equinox stationery oxygen concentrator.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2017-01-02 at 05:53:52
Hi Kundan, Airsep is still selling in India, infact a lot of distributors are selling it actively. Equinox is a good quality chinese machine, if your budget is less than 40k, then it could be a good choice for you. If you can increase your budget, then go for a Philips or AirSep machine.
Ramesh Sriram
Posted from India on: 2016-12-09 at 03:01:39
Hello,my mother is suffering from low oxygen level in her blood .so, doctor has advised to use concentrator instead of cylinder for oxygen continuously. Which type of concentrator is good to use continuously for her.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-12-09 at 23:14:20
Hi Ramesh, you can use a 5 LPM or 10LPM home oxygen concentrator for her based on her oxygen requirement.
Charity
Posted from Kenya on: 2016-11-18 at 19:53:20
My mother uses an airsep focus portable concentrator that has a pulse flow. The doctor recommended that oxygen levels of my mother be greater than 86. When she is using it once her oxygen levels reach 84.. It switches itself off.. Once it is off her oxygen levels go down to 77 Does this mean it is not the right concentrator for her? What do you advise? And at one time she was using it to go upstairs and it was a challenge getting her up the stairs for it was not giving her the required amount of oxygen.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-11-23 at 05:43:46
Hi Charity, it seems you need a POC with higher output. Best would be to consult your physician.
Narendra kumar puri
Posted from India on: 2016-11-16 at 03:01:25
Is keeping Nidek Nuvo oxygen concentrator idle for long periods effects it's efficiency ?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-11-23 at 05:40:19
Keeping an oxygen concentrator idle for more than 2 years will affect its efficiency.
Robert Roberts
Posted from United States on: 2016-11-09 at 00:36:57
My vision Aire 5 oxygen concentrator runs for 15 mins than a alarm goes off. It's 4 beeps. It say high pressure, it's set at 4. How can I stop it from going off like this. Thank you
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-11-16 at 06:53:33
Hi Robert, this alarm can be due to multiple reasons like: restriction in exhaust muffler, contaminated sieve beds, faulty solenoid valves or faulty circuit board. Kindly contact your equipment provider for service.
Judy
Posted from USA on: 2016-11-06 at 13:34:11
Can a concentrator cause a collection of clear mucous in back of throat after an 8 hr usage with humidity?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-11-16 at 06:50:20
Hi Judy, its quite normal.
Hennie
Posted from South Africa on: 2016-10-19 at 13:35:58
Hi I had CABGX5 Dec 2014. Was diagnosed with Alcheimic heart failure, Oxy concentrator was prescribed, currently I only sleep with Machine but Blood Oxy reading currently 96%. I only use it for a few hours at night. Setting at 3, can i get Oxygen Toxitity?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-10-21 at 23:29:22
Hi Hennie, if your SPO2 is 96% after using supplemental oxygen then there is no chance of oxygen toxicity.
Francois
Posted from South Africa on: 2016-10-02 at 12:00:51
What happens to the nitrogen? Does the Zeolite ever need to be replaced
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-10-04 at 02:24:18
Hi Francois, nitrogen trapped by sieve beds is released to room air in every cycle. Learn more at: How does an oxygen concentrator work? Also, different sieve beds have different lifespan widely ranging from 3,000 hours to 25,000 hours.
Madhusudhan
Posted from India on: 2016-09-27 at 06:11:58
Whether oxygen concentrator without humidifier can be used or it should be used along with the humidifier for getting oxygen support to the patient at home?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-10-04 at 02:13:23
Hi Madhubhushan, humidifier is required when the user is on continuous flow greater than or equal to 3 LPM.
KV Saravanan
Posted from Chennai, India on: 2016-09-16 at 08:56:55
My mother is under IPF problem, aged 75 , using oxygen concentrator AIRSEP VISION - 5 Model(rented), initially usage was 1 to 1.5 lmp , then incresed in few months to 2.5 to 3.5 , at times rarely she experienced little vibration in her stomach , also find difficult in breathing , at that instant i will increase the flow level to 4 or more and then it settles down slowly after few minutes where i will reduce then. At this scenario in long time future which machine and model is the suitable to buy?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-09-23 at 01:06:44
If the requirement increases beyond 5LPM, you can go for AirSep Intensity 10.
John Klasko
Posted from USA on: 2016-09-09 at 11:59:19
Wife and I both need oxygen to sleep with. Can I connect the 2 of us to same machine? maybe with a Y in line connection?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-09-23 at 01:05:25
Yes, if your flow requirements are fulfilled.
R M Prabhu
Posted from India on: 2016-09-02 at 07:21:24
List of dealers for portable oxygen concentrator in Mumbai western suburbs. Require 4 LPM.
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Replied on: 2016-09-23 at 01:03:58
Anamika
Posted from Chennai, India on: 2016-08-22 at 03:52:22
My sister has been recommended to have oxygen supply ready at home. 2litres a minute. At Chennai I find dealers willing to rent oxygen concentrators from Rs 4500 to Rs 10000. Why this high range?
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-08-29 at 00:01:39
Hi Anamika, different dealers work on different profit margins. Rent also varies based on product availability in market. Usually you can get a 5 LPM oxygen concentrator with monthly rent of Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
Karen Gelston
Posted from USA on: 2016-06-19 at 22:21:56
Can I run an Oxygen Concentrator in the same room as a window air conditioner?
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Replied on: 2016-07-15 at 08:48:46
Yes!
Rakesh Kapur
Posted from India on: 2016-05-25 at 01:04:24
I am an IPF patient with a lung capacity of 55%, been prescribed at present 1 lpm oxygen ,which is the best home and portable oxygen concentrators to buy .
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-06-13 at 04:35:23
Hi Rakesh, some of the best home (stationary) and portable oxygen concentrators are listed in our ratings and ranking for 2015.
Kim
Posted from United states on: 2016-05-13 at 01:14:53
My father died, can I use his oxygen machine.
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-05-16 at 00:45:00
Hi Kim, you can use his oxygen machine. Just make sure you use your own nasal cannula.
Dilip
Posted from India on: 2016-05-08 at 04:22:08
Are there any home oxygen concentrators which also have battery back up (just in case of power outage)
Oxygen Times
Replied on: 2016-05-09 at 03:53:04
Hi Dilip, there are no home concentrators with battery backup in market at present.
Dilip
Replied from India on: 2016-05-19 at 11:54:55
Thanks for the update.
Maninder
Replied from India on: 2016-07-25 at 17:21:15
Hi Dilip, We had used an inverter with a battery bank suitable for about 2 hours backup .
Terry Edwards
Posted from Australia on: 2016-04-26 at 05:11:01
Hi! Would an Inogen At Home concentrator work in my car using a 400 watt inverter?
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Replied on: 2016-04-29 at 21:42:13
Hi Terry, you need at least a 700W inverter for Inogen At Home to work. And it is a home concentrator not suitable for use in car.
Linette
Posted from India on: 2016-03-17 at 01:38:57
We have an oxygen concentrator at home and have been advised 24 hours use of oxygen. Wanted to check if the machine can be kept on continuously or will need to be switched off at periodic intervals - Maybe 10-12 hours or it should be stopped for 1 hour a day, etc.
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Replied on: 2016-03-30 at 05:55:44
Hi Linette, for long life of the machine, best practice is to give machine rest of about 20-30 minutes after every 7-8 hours of use.
Angie Burris
Posted from USA on: 2016-02-01 at 14:36:54
Is the humidifier bottle a prescription ? or can I just buy one at a DME?
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Replied on: 2016-02-14 at 05:18:17
Hi Angie, humidifier bottle is not a prescription. As per AARC guidelines, you need humidifier only when your oxygen requirement is more than 4LPM.
Donna Turner
Posted from United States on: 2016-01-16 at 22:20:24
Will my portable concentrator work state to state? Will it be ok to sleep with?
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Replied on: 2016-01-20 at 01:31:22
Yes Donna, a portable concentrator can work from state to state. For use during sleep, stationary concentrator or a portable with continuous flow is better than a pulse only POC. Read Answer of Question 9 on this page for more details.
Raghuram Pantangi
Posted from India on: 2015-11-20 at 20:40:40
My father is 94 Yrs old, paralytic bed ridden patient. Due to his decreased lungs performance our doctor has advised to use an oxygen concentrator. Now, we are using it for 12-13 hrs continuously during night times. In the daytime we use it in breaks. His need for oxygen may increased in the future so we may have to use the machine for 24 hrs continuously. Which model do you recommend between Phillips Everflo and Airsep VisionAire 5 and NewLife Elite. This will help us to buy an appropriate concentrator for him. Thanks
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Replied on: 2015-11-23 at 13:39:08
Hi Raghuram, AirSep NewLife Elite is one of the oldest machine in Indian market and has been a consistent performer known for its reliability. Considering the kind of requirement your father has, this looks like a good machine for him. Hope this helps.
Gene Jacobson
Posted from United States on: 2015-11-06 at 12:12:30
In your review of the AirSep models, you note that it might be too heavy for older people; yet, the Inogen model is somewhat heavier and you don't mention its weight as possibly being a negative. Why?
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Replied on: 2015-11-07 at 01:50:10
Hi Gene, we understand that this is in reference to review of AirSep Freestyle 5 portable oxygen concentrator in which our exact words are: 'Not so light to carry especially for old people'.
AirSep Freestyle 5 weighs 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) which is definitely not very light to carry on shoulders for long periods of time whereas the Inogen One G3 portable oxygen concentrator is 20% lighter weighting 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs). This may not look like a big difference but from what we have seen, this extra 600 grams (1.3 lbs) makes considerable difference in case of old patients when they are on supplemental oxygen. Hope this answers your question.
Duranchula
Posted on: 2015-10-07 at 05:06:07
If i am in the same room with an oxygen concentrator used by someone else, will I suffer from any side effects?
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Replied on: 2015-10-07 at 05:14:11
Hi Duranchula, oxygen concentrator in the same room will not have any side effects on you.
SS Gadiya
Posted from India on: 2015-08-17 at 06:51:05
You have mentioned respironics everflo Q model in comparison with other models but i could not find the model with any Philips dealer they say that there is only the everflo model available, everflo Q is not introduced in india. Is this correct or do you know of a dealer who has it, and can you also compare the two everflo vs everflo Q and advice. Thanks.
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Replied on: 2015-08-17 at 08:21:39
'Q' in Everflo Q stands for 'Quiet'. Sound level is the only difference between both models. Sound level of Everflo is 48dB as compared to 40dB of Everflo Q. Consider calling Philips Channel Partners and if you don't find it with them then clearly this model is still not available in India.
Gary Yacoubian
Posted from United States on: 2015-07-06 at 13:47:29
I am in normal health. I went to an "oxygen bar" over the weekend and noticed positive effects. Any reason not to buy one of these machines just for general well-being or sports performance?
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Replied on: 2015-07-08 at 02:07:52
Hello Gary, American Lung Association has stated that "there is no evidence that oxygen at the low flow levels used in bars can be dangerous to a normal person's health"; so if you notice the positive effects there is no reason not to buy the machine. Just remember that over intake can cause Oxygen Toxicity.
Gary Yacoubian
Replied from United States on: 2015-07-09 at 14:16:58
Thanks, very helpful!!
Sanjay
Posted on: 2015-05-28 at 13:13:52
Need simple oxygen machine that can be used at home for personal use
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Replied on: 2015-05-29 at 03:46:17
Hello Sanjay, please be more specific, so we can help you better. The suitable model would depend on the application and flow you require it for. You can learn more about Home Oxygen Concentrators here.

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