Cumbersome oxygen canisters 'are a thing of the past'
The days when home oxygen therapy involved large, cumbersome oxygen cylinders have gone, with many convenient solutions available for those keen to embrace it, according to one writer.
Phil Robinson, writing on the Portable Oxygen blog, claims that there are a number of oxygen therapy options on the market these days which are manageable and easy to use.
The three main systems are portable oxygen cylinders - which come in a variety of different weights - and liquid oxygen tanks.
A third option is an oxygen concentrator, which are a relatively recent addition to the market.
"The age of the cumbersome, heavy and large oxygen systems has passed, so unless bedridden you do have good, practical options for a portable oxygen system," Mr Robinson states.
A Florida resident recently wrote to the People's Pharmacy to say that he never goes anywhere without his portable oxygen canister, which helps him battle the effects of cluster headaches.
Posted by Stewart Elliott
12/04/2010 13:51:37
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