Power outages can be a more than a common thing depending on where you are located, and if you suffer from a chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) power outages can cause big problems.

This is especially true for patients that use stationary oxygen concentrators, which require a steady flow of power to run the concentrator.

On the other hand,  if you have a portable oxygen concentrator you can rely on a lithium ion battery until the power is restored, but it is always smart and proactive to be prepared for the worst.

Do you know how to fully prepare for an unexpected power outage?

We will be discussing some preventative measures you can take that will prepare you for the unexpected.

Whether you have suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for years or you have just recently been diagnosed, you should know that your lungs are damaged and can no longer deliver the necessary amount of oxygen throughout your body.

This is why your doctor may have written you a prescription for a stationary oxygen concentrator.

Now some stationary oxygen concentrators have different features, the overall operation is the same across the board. Today we will be discussing what an oxygen concentrator is, as well as how to properly operate them.

Your breath is your lifeline and when it becomes difficult to breath, your life comes to a halt. Hearing the diagnosis of COPD may sound like a sentence to a life of inactivity, a life that no longer includes enjoyed activities of your past.

This is true to a certain extent, but not totally true. Over time, certain exercises have proven to help those who have COPD. If you practice these exercises and learn to incorporate them into your life, there is a chance you will be able to continue some of those activities you enjoy, though on a lower level of intensity.

The SeQual eQuinox is the lightest continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator that offers 3LPM, this incredible oxygen concentrator is packed with numerous features and with two battery options you can customize your experience, without ever worrying about running out of supplemental oxygen on the go again!

Recently we have been receiving a lot of questions regarding the SeQual eQuinox, which is why we have prepared a list of the most frequently asked questions:

Having a loved one be diagnosed with COPD or another life threatening lung disease takes an emotional toll on you both, but it is extremely important that as a caregiver you are educated on resources and information on how to support and promote an active and healthy lifestyle for your loved one.

It's the little things that matter, which is why a few adjustments applied to your loved one's daily routines and habits will have numerous amounts of beneficial factors.

If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), then you are aware that everything you do requires excess energy to accomplish daily activities, and making dinner is not excluded.

When preparing dinner you have to make the meal, set the table, clean the table, and do the dishes, which is already a tiresome task for anybody, but is especially true if you suffer from COPD.

Here are a few adjustments that you can make to your dinner preparation and cleanup routines that will reduce the risks of over exerting yourself.

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you should already know how imperative it is for your treatment that you maintain and attend all regularly scheduled doctor's appointments.

Not only is it important to attend appointments but also that you openly communicate with your doctor about everything your feeling, as well as questions or concerns you may have about your COPD or treatment.

To better understand your health and to know where to start in treatment, your doctor will ask about your families medical history, run some blood tests, and ask about any other previous medical conditions you may have.

These baseline tests will help your doctor better manage your COPD, and help them better asses your progress as you regularly visit your doctor.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects patients ability to breathe and live active and normal lifestyles, though with treatment and a few lifestyle adjustments you can live a happy and active lifestyle like you once led before the diagnosis of COPD.

Throughout your treatment you may notice times that you have an increased feeling of symptoms such as breathlessness, phlegm production, and coughing, which is referred to as a flare-up or also known as an exacerbation.

These exacerbations are often debilitating for patients and often times the exact cause of an exacerbation is unknown or it is a combination of things.

Something as little as temperature change can have drastic affects on your ability to conduct your everyday life.

As your COPD progresses and as time passes on you can expect longer lasting and more frequent exacerbations.