I did a little research on it and what I read was contradictary. The manufacturer states it goes up to 1.5 LPM and battery lasts up to 4 hours (without specifying the liter flow it uses to measure) but Bridge to Care states it goes up to 2LPM and will …

what brand of poc is best, iam looking at inogen 4 and 5

Is there anywhere online I can buy a POC from US without providing a prescription? I live in UAE and I don't have a US prescription. The prices of POC are ridiculous here ($6000+). So I was planning to place an order from US and have a shipment forwarder …

Will Medicare pay for a POC or pay the rental. I am looking at a Inogen G3 and have been told they only pay for the canister oxygen products. Any help will be appreciated.

Karen D: I know of a place called AMSR. It says free 2nd day shipping. I believe you can find them at: Hope it helps.

My husband is a CO2 retainer and the doctor has him on 2 LPM while using the stationery (at home) concentrator and he's been told not to increase it. My question is: should the POC which is a pulse unit be set at 2 LPM or higher to provide an adequate …

There really isn't one answer to your question. All of the units that are under 5 pounds are pulse machines. A pulse machine puts out a burst of oxygen each time you breathe. The size of the pulse (called a bolus) is determined by the settings. This is …

Hi everyone I am trying to find a portable oxygen concentrator that is not so noisy give me some ideas guys .I have inogen but to me it's loud.

I am new user with a SimplyGo Mini POC (pulse). From the manual: "It may take up to 20 minutes for the SimplyGo Minioutput to stabilize within its O2 purity specification. However, you may beginbreathing from the SimplyGo Mini at any time." When I wear …

I think this is a situation for the Helpline and Medicare Ombudsman. Medicare Beneficiary Complaint Hotline 1-800-404-8702 Medicare Rights www.medicareinteractive.org I think the real issue is the provider's assertion that the reason the POC isn't …

So many of us with COPD have loved ones spread across this wonderful world and/or places we want to see, events we want/need to attend. Often flying is one of the fastest ways (sometimes the only way) of getting between distances. What should be kept in …

How many people are going outside with their POCs now? Is it safe? The POC doesn't have any kind of filter on it.

Checking out the blogs is a good idea; I'd also add the following web sites: Ryan Diesem’s analysis of POC’s http://www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com/what-portable-oxygen-concentrator-is-right-for-you/ If you possibly can, I would see if you can either …

Hi all, I’m a newbie to oxygen therapy (started in November) and this is my first winter with a portable oxygen concentrator. Temperatures have fallen to regularly < 30 degrees, and sometimes dip below zero with the wind chill. I’ve read that …

Edge 77 what do u mean M6B to 6 lpm? I have regulator that goes to 5 either demand or continuous. Are there a 6 regulator? Be helpful if there was. I do c and or b tanks for portability.

I just wanted to ask if what is the difference between a Smartdose Oxygen Conserver and an Oxymizer? seems like bottomline, both are used to conserve Oxygen on tanks and deliver bolus Oxygen upon needed. I'm looking for something to conserve Oxygen to …

How long was the flight? That will determine altitude, and yes, it really can be true that the numbers were that low. What are your numbers normally?

First of all – Medicare will cover both a stationary concentrator AND portable oxygen, whether the portable is gas canisters or is a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). However, your doctor may have to specify on your prescription that he/she wants you …

There will be a US COPD Coalition webinar on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 4-5 pm EDT. All are invited to register. Speakers are Medicare employees and contractors will questions such as the following: Is there a limit to the number of oxygen tanks …

Beezer - The Simply Go and Zen-o POCs are both continuous (up to 2 liters) and pulse, and each weighs about 10 lbs. I believe these are the lightest POCs at this time. I've used the Simply Go, and it works great, though the design of it made it a …

If you get severely out of breath when walking you can bump it up even a little more for a few minutes to resat quicker! I have to do that a lot when going through an airport. You can also do pursed lip breathing while using the POC...it will even be …

A recent study was published in Respiratory Care to evaluate S pO 2 and patient satisfaction with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) or a combined system consisting of a fixed device with continuous-flow oxygen dispensation and a portable device with …

The May/June issue of the Pulmonary Paper is a must read reference. All Issues regarding POC' are covered. While most deliver about 1-lpm, and weigh about 5#. Some deliver as much as 3-lpm, but weigh 3-4 times that. An alternative to consider is the O2 …

Adding to jacsan's question below. I've been using POC-O2 for a couple months now, and recently switched to a new connola w/7' tube from my 4' tube. My objective was to increase reach. It turns out the new tube appears to be of the hard variety... very …