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Greetings All.
I have just been prescribed portable oxygen 2L/min flow rate by Pulmonologist.
I am looking for any information on portable oxygen concentrators, and what I should consider in selection of one. And are there any issues I should watch for when choosing the provider? I am covered by traditional Medicare and my Medigap policy so I just need a company that will bill Medicare directly. Medicare gave me the name of five companies in the area and I am checking them out
My Pulmonologist mentioned Inogen G5 as very good. But I just spoke to one provider who no longer carries it but instead has new RHYTHM HEALTHCARE P2-E7 PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
Thanks for your comments and suggestions!
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I had the Inogen G5 when I was on oxygen. It worked well and was relatively quiet. You did have to worry about it overheating in the summer though if it wasn't getting enough ventilation. When it overheats, it sounds an alarm and shuts off. The Inogen G5 would go up to 6 liters, which proved not to be enough for me later on. If you renting, it may not be as important, but you might want to make sure of what level it will go up to.
I have the Inogen G5 and very happy with it and the company. Their representatives have been helpful and knowledgeable. It stopped working once and they replaced it with overnight air. I called Inogen direct for mine and once my pulmonologist provided the prescription they received approval from Medicare and my secondary insurer so I don’t pay anything. Had it 1 and 1/2 years.
Good luck.
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Hubby was given a Rhythm Healthcare POC, and likes it.
He's currently using 3L/min.