Oxygen Smart

COPD is characterized by damage to the lungs, which in turn limits the oxygen intake of normal breathing and therefore restricts the ability to move about. The good news is that the new models of portable oxygen equipment are being designed with the patient’s mobile needs in mind. The old heavy and awkward oxygen tanks are now a thing of the past.

User friendly features of portable oxygen systems have been designed to enhance mobility and therefore benefiting quality of life for people who need oxygen therapy.

One of the most important things for a patient who needs supplemental oxygen, after breathing, is being able to stay mobile.  How much additional oxygen will depend on the severity of the pulmonary deficiency – some people need extra oxygen 2 to 3 hours a day, some at night, some only when exercising and others [...]