Oxygen Concentrator

What is an Oxygen Concentrator?

For various medical reasons, some people need to intake more oxygen than is available in ambient air. This could be due to respiratory disease, injury or disability. When lung capacity or performance is diminished, it is more difficult to intake and absorb the necessary amounts of oxygen. An oxygen concentrator compensates for this by providing more oxygen, thereby increasing the amount processed by the body. Concentrators can be used in the place of oxygen tanks, and are generally safer to use than tanks are.

Buying an Oxygen Concentrator

Oxygen concentrators are used in a wide variety of settings and applications. They are becoming a popular alternative to tank oxygen in homes and medical settings. Portable versions offer a practical and convenient way for users to maintain their treatment away from home. They can even be used on most commercial airlines, giving oxygen users much more freedom. Their increased safety (namely in their decreased volatility) have made them a critical component of military emergency care, especially in situations where the volatile nature of tank oxygen made their use a dangerous proposition.