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Oxygen Concentrators

10 Tips to Properly Clean & Maintain Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen concentrator maintenance is crucial to them working properly. How do I properly clean it? What do I need? We have important information you need. READ MORE

Hyperbaric Chambers

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy exposes wounds and/or damaged tissues or nerves to 100% oxygen at a higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure. The increase in pressure above sea level allows more oxygen to enter the lungs and therefore into the bloodstream.

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Pneumonia and The Need for Supplemental Oxygen

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs which causes the air sacs to be filled with pus or fluid. Pneumonia is caused by either a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. When the lungs get full of debris, it becomes difficult to breathe. As the patient struggles for air, the oxygen level in their blood decreases. As oxygen levels decrease and are sustained at lower levels, the body responds in many negative ways.

Oxygen Concentrators

THE MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT OXYGEN THERAPY

No fear is greater than the fear of the unknown! It is up to all those involved in the healthcare continuum to educate patients so that they get the proper information about their therapies, understand their needs, and learn to embrace rather than fear them. Here most commonly myth-buster about oxygen therapy.

Oxygen Therapy

WHAT IS AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

An oxygen concentrator (also referred to an oxygen generator) manufactures its own oxygen by utilizing molecular sieve beds to sift out the trace elements in room air. It is an electrical or battery-operated device. Concentrators come in many varieties, both stationary and portable and high and low liter flows.

Oxygen Therapy

Things To Keep In Mind When Using Oxygen at Home

Always post “no smoking” signs on your front and back doors. To notify people and the fire department to know where oxygen is in the case of a fire. Learn More

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I HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO BE ON OXYGEN...WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

it’s important to understand how to properly use your oxygen and the things that need to be considered when oxygen is in use in the home

Oxygen Concentrators

Choosing the Right O2 Concepts Oxygen Concentrator

O2 Concepts is one of the world’s top manufacturers of portable oxygen concentrators made in the USA. Oxygen concentrators are mediums to provide oxygen therapy in various concentrations. At HPFY, we offer a wide range of O2 Concepts Independence and Freedom Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen Concentrators

Portable vs. Stationary Oxygen Concentrators: Get to Know Them Better

COPD, emphysema, or some other respiratory ailment, supplemental oxygen therapy can benefit from the use of oxygen concentrators. Oxygen concentrators do offer respiratory therapy patients freedom from oxygen tanks, but which one is right for you? Let Health Products for You clear the muddied waters and help you make the correct decision!!

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10 Tips to Properly Clean & Maintain Oxygen Concentrators

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