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Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Portable Oxygen Concentrtor 5L Or Above That Is For Rent Or Cheap For Sale
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I have Copd and I.m on Hospic. They increased my oxygen to 5-8 but took away my protable oxygen concenrator because Hospic portable oxygen concentrator only goes to 4L. I need one for doing small errands and can't really afford to buy one. Thank You

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I saw a machine in internet (am skeptical) that is made in China. Says it is continuous flow and goes to 7, weighs 10 lbs. since only one on internet, and from China, either rip off or scam
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Is There A Light Weight Portable Concentrator?
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My mom has an Oxygo Fit ant it lasts 3 1/2 hours but it is too heavy. She needs one that is lighter and lasts 2 1/2 hours or more without charging it. Thank you.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I finally bought a concentrator for my downstairs, was a little spendy but now I have oxygen on both floors. You can buy a used one at a pretty reasonable cost.

Is It True That Medicare Doesn't Cover Portable Oxygen?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes, Medicare covers them as long as pulmonologist makes it a necessity for you to have it when you are out of the house... You have to go through a network provider too.

Good luck!

Portable Concentrator
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Is there anyone out there on 7 liters of oxygen. I have to go that high on activity, and all the tanks out there will only last a very short time, very short. Was wondering if any of the portable concentrator a will go that high

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TommyJ
Inogen has options for your insurance to pay or private sale, but only pulse and up to 6
See my response regarding home concentrator that goes to 10 and the ones I researched from China about… read more

Using Oxygen While On Vacation
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I'm planning a vacation for a week. I'm on oxygen with cpap nights and don't want to haul my big concentrator with me. Any advise?

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member....I just came back from a weekend at the lake with my girl friends and I took my Oxygo and just used it as a concentrator 24/7. I even used it to sleep with. ...and you are… read more

Does Anyone Use The Inogen Oxygen? Wondering If It's As Good As They Say. Does Insurance Cover It?
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I am a candidate for oxygen and looking for more information about Inogen.

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Main Clinic Supply I have found that this is the best bargain for Inogen products. I use the G5 unit

How Bad Is Bad To Be On Oxygen,
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I have recently missed work and on steroids and antibiotics for my COPD flare up, it has been a couple weeks but only feeling a little better. I get winded and start coughing while walking, or when anxious. Has anyone have any advice how to proceed?

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Using Oxygen for COPD Read Article...
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Are you using pulse or continuous portable oxygen units? I’ve “graduated “ to continuous which is heavier and shorter battery life. Can you use pulse and just breathe faster? I know, sounds
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What do you do about having your oxygen when you go on a 2 day road trip. I have a large concentrater for home and small for out and about.

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Were can i get that Protable oxygen Concentrator i had one and it only last for 2 hr i have tanks that do that so sent it back can any one help me out you can write or call me (Phone number can… read more

Can A Portable Concentrator Be Used At Home To Replace The Big Units?? I Have A Home Concentrator And Would Like To Get A Portable.
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So it partly depends on the type of portable you use. My Inogen G5 has 6 settings that I could use 24/7 but I just bought the Inoger at Home that goes to 5 lpm, and is continuous flow to use in my… read more

Where Do I Write A Question? Only See Place For Ansers
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Does anyone have the inogon portable concentrator? I want to get one but wanted to see if anyone has any eexpierence with them.

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