Inova Labs Inc., the company that brought you the original LifeChoice concentrator has just released the brand new LifeChoice Activox Sport. This means there are two separate LifeChoice Activox models available, the Activox Pro and the Activox Sport. Most of you have seen or heard of the Activox Pro and if you purchased a LifeChoice Activox before this week, chances are you have the Pro model.
Topics: portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, pulse flow, LifeChoice Activox Sport, Inova Labs
AirSep has been a leading innovator in the oxygen concentrator industry. They brought you the first oxygen concentrator under 5 pounds (AirSep Freestyle), the first oxygen concentrator under 2 pounds (AirSep Focus), and the lightest full-capacity portable oxygen concentrator (AirSep Freestyle 5).
Topics: oxygen concentrator accessories, portable oxygen concentrators, AirSep FreeStyle, AirSep Focus, AirSep FreeStyle 5, AirSep
Here at 1st Class Medical, we have been watching the progression of SeQual's newest portable oxygen concentrator, the Equinox.
For those of you who do not know about the SeQual Equinox, it is estimated to weigh 14 pounds; making it the smallest continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator offering up to 3 LPM. The other portable concentrators that provide up to 3 LPM weigh between 18 and 20 pounds.
Topics: portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, SeQual, continuous flow, SeQual eQuinox
Although the weather is telling you to stay inside and keep warm, travel season is right around the corner. Many of you may have children or grandchildren that have spring and summer break coming up which are both great opportunities to get together with the whole family. As you may know, traveling as an oxygen patient is one of the hardest things to do. While having an oxygen concentrator definitely makes traveling easier, it is not impossible to travel with oxygen tanks or liquid oxygen. Before making travel plans, take a look at our travel guide and other posts to help make traveling with oxygen that much easier.
Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, traveling with oxygen, portable oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen
Although it may be hard to believe, the surgeon general released a new report which found that smoking and second hand smoke are much worse than we thought. The report, which was published 50 years after the first surgeon general report on smoking, shed some light on new ways smoking harms people. COPD, lung cancer, heart attack, and stroke are just four major health conditions that can be caused by smoking. 50 years after the original surgeon general report and there are more diseases and health conditions to add to that list.
Topics: Quit Smoking,, COPD, Emphysema, Respiratory Disease
The annual RV super show is in Tampa, Florida this week. The show is at the Florida State Fairground January 5th - 19th, 2014. Oxygen Concentrator Depot will be there showcasing all the of the newest oxygen concentrators.
Stop in and ask about our show specials.
Check out the new Sequal Eclipse 5, AirSep FreeStyle 5 and a variety of other portable oxygen concentrators at our booth.
There will be several informative workshops. Click here to see the RV Show Schedule.
Topics: Events
It is two weeks into the new year and if you haven't fallen off of the New Year's resolution bandwagon, we commend you!
For those of you who have fallen victim to the resolution season and have somewhat given up on your resolution, there is no better time than now to get back in the groove.
It doesn't matter if you made the resolution to lose 50 pounds or if you wanted to quit smoking, the fact of the matter is; it's never too late to keep trying.
Your New Year's resolution should be a goal or lifestyle change that will benefit you in the long run.
Topics: Quit Smoking,, Diet Tips, Exercise
When treating emphysema, staying healthy is crucial. There are a number of things you can do to ensure your health like; exercise, diet, and getting enough sleep.
Having a healthy diet plays an important role in staying healthy with emphysema.
Although your eating habits cannot cure emphysema, you can improve quality of life, boost your immune system, and possibly alleviate some nagging symptoms.
Topics: COPD, Diet Tips, Emphysema, Disease Management
Brrrrr!!!! The cold weather is really packing a punch today.
Temperatures are well below zero in the Midwest and the majority of the United States is experiencing below freezing temperatures.
While this kind of cold is miserable for everyone, COPD and chronic respiratory disease patients alike should take extra precautions with the extreme cold.
When temperatures drop this low, it is best for COPD patients to stay indoors. This kind of extreme cold will take your breath away and shock your lungs.
Topics: COPD, COPD Treatment
