Portable oxygen concentrator questions..

My dad looked into getting one. His doctor said it wouldn't work for him due to the type of breathing required for it to function properly. I'm not sure of the specifics, but he ended up having to stay with the canisters.

This thread from October may have something for you.

I recently helped buy one for my mother. We chose the Respironics SimplyGo because it seemed to be the most portable machine that could still deliver 2-liter continuous flow. She uses it both as a portable and as a stationary unit when she visits here in Colorado. She likes it because it fits in the basket of a shopping cart when she goes out.

Use the internet to research what will work best for you, I'm sure that the Equal Eclipse is probably a very good unit as well. We actually used Craigslist to find a local dealer for her in AZ. (Just go on Craigslist and do a search on the name of the unit you want to buy and the dealers' ads will come up.) She found a reputable shop that gave her a competitive price and also accepts the units for warranty work. Note that the newer models are sent back to the factory for repair. Local dealers can repair the older units once the newer models come out. Any concentrator will need to be rebuilt from time to time. A dealer told me that they only last half as long in Colorado as they do in lower elevations. Make sure that you get at least a 2-year warranty. If the compressor goes out after that you'll have to decide between rebuilding it or getting a newer model. I hope that you find a good unit that meets your needs. The concentrator makes my mother much more comfortable.

Miles

Ask to take whichever one(s) you like for a test drive. You might ask this same question at COPD International. You'll get some good answers from experienced users.