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Pulse flow oxygen is based on your breathing rate, and focuses on the amount and intensity of each breath you take. Pulse technology detects when you are about to inhale and delivers a bolus (pulse dosage) of oxygen at the start of your breath. How does a pulse flow oxygen concentrator work? Pulse flow puffs or pulses oxygen into your nasal passageway, through a cannula,...

Think of an oxygen concentrator as a window air conditioner — it takes air in, changes it and delivers it in a different form. The oxygen concentrator takes air in and purifies it for use by individuals who require medical oxygen because of low levels of oxygen in their blood.It works by: Compressing air as the cooling mechanism keeps the concentrator from becoming overheated...

Some chronic conditions requiring long-term oxygen concentrator uses are: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): COPD affects around 16 million people, but an oxygen concentrator can be an effective treatment. When you have COPD, you have chronic lung damage which makes it difficult for your lungs to absorb enough oxygen. As a result, you can have difficulty breathing, and oxygen therapy through a concentrator can help. Cystic...