This review will be all about the third generation of the Inogen One. The Inogen One G3 portable oxygen concentrator comes in a slim and compact body that delivers a longer battery life all while still remaining lighter than the Inogen One G2.

Coming standard with numerous user friendly features is what makes this machine so incredibly popular.

If you are in the market for a new portable oxygen concentrator then the G3 will be one that you will want to check out before making your final decision.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will have flare-ups, also known as, exacerbations from time to time. A COPD exacerbation, or flare-up, is when your COPD symptoms have an abrupt increase in severity.

Breathing may become increasingly harder, you may have more mucus production, more coughing, but each case is different.

Sometimes the cause for a flare-up is unknown or it could be a combination of a couple of things, which is why we will be talking about the most known causes for COPD flare-ups.

Talking and interacting with people is part of everyday life, however if you have recently been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease then you may, like many other patients, feel embarrassed or you have just lost the urge to be social.

What you should always remember is that you are not alone and more than likely there are thousands of other patients that share your pain.

Technology helps patients connect in many ways that weren't available 10 years ago, patients have the options to reach out through social media, online blogs and forums, or even support groups.

As an oxygen patient you need to be aware of how helpful and informative all these resources are and how nice it can be to talk with someone who is in your position or been through the same thing, and even share and exchange COPD ups and downs.

There are numerous amounts of portable oxygen concentrators on the market, as well as a ton of different features so it may be troublesome to decide on a specific oxygen concentrator.

When deciding on a portable oxygen concentrator make sure that it will adequately supplement your oxygen needs according to your prescription.

Today we will be doing a full review on the lightest portable oxygen concentrator on the market today, the AirSep Focus.

The AirSep Focus was engineered for patients that want to receive their medical grade oxygen while still being able to move freely, without being weighed down by additional and unnecessary weight.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a umbrella term that includes emphysema.

Emphysema is a progressive lung condition that affects the tiny air sacs in the lungs, alveoli, and causes them to fill with air.

Over time these air sacs expand causing them to burst or become damaged, which causes the lungs to form scar tissues.

These scar tissues will begin to affect the patients breathing ability by making them progressively short of breath, which is a side affect known as dyspnea.

Eventually the alveoli turn into swollen air pockets referred to as bullae, eventually causing less and less surface area for the lungs resulting in less oxygen entering into the bloodstream.

When the alveoli becomes damaged so do the tiny fibers that hold open the airways leading to the alveoli, causing them to collapse and trap air every time the patient expels air.

The number one cause of emphysema is long-term cigarette use.

As a medical oxygen patient you don't want to be weighed down by excess weight from standard and cumbersome oxygen tanks.

Experience the freedoms that portable oxygen concentrators provide, but choosing the right oxygen concentrator can be somewhat overwhelming.

Which is why we will be doing a review on the LifeChoice Activox Pro portable oxygen concentrator, to help you short out the differences in machines and ultimately receive the right portable oxygen concentrator for your needs.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and drinking alcohol have been a hot topic throughout the community recently.

We already know that smoking is the leading cause of COPD but there is not enough research to prove that alcohol alone can or cannot cause an increase in exacerbations.

Previous studies have already proved that patients who consume high amounts of alcohol in addition to smoking causes COPD symptoms to become worse, but we're unable to determine if drinking alone was a independent risk factor.

If you already have COPD and like to have an occasional drink from time to time then speak with your doctor, and they will review your medical history and see if it is safe to have the occasional drink.

Oxygen patients that choose the SeQual Eclipse 5 portable oxygen concentrator have the ability to do a wide array of activities since the Eclipse 5 offers both continuous and pulse dose flow delivery methods.

The SeQual Eclipse 5 portable oxygen concentrator delivers exceptional battery life, so patients on the go can be assured that they won't go a minute without their medical grade oxygen.

If you are in the market for a portable oxygen concentrator that delivers both pulse and continuous flow that will give you the freedom to do what you want, then the SeQual Eclipse 5 should be at the top of your list!

At 10 pounds, the Respironics SimplyGo was the first continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator to weigh less than 15 pounds.

The standard package for the SimplyGo comes with 2 external batteries, but when the SimplyGo was designed, it had the capability of housing one battery at a time.

Unlike its predecessor, the Respironics EverGo, which could house two battery at a time.

Many patients have asked us if ther was any way they can use two batteries at once.

In the past we had to unfortunately tell them no.

However, Respiornics was hard at work developing the Respironics SimplyGo External Battery Module.

The weather is warming up the sun is staying out later and all kinds of fun, family and friends activities are upon us!

However if you are a patient suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease then you may see spring time as the time of year where you see an increase of exacerbations, feeling increasingly fatigued, or allergies begin to heighten.

Which is why with the help of the following tips you will be able to