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anyone have shortness of breath when on oxygen and walking
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Feb 10 2:45pm | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
The HIGHEST the inogen can deliver at its max setting of 6 is 1.25 liters. That’s only if you have a G5 or Rove 6. Other machines produce even less.
The Sequal Eclipse can deliver up to 3 liters/minute continuous flow but then will drain the battery rapidly. There may be one or two other machines that can produce 3 liters/minute continuous flow but same quick battery drain and these are heavier machines (15-20 pounds).
The 3 machines that offer 2 liters/minute continuous flow are about 8-10+ pounds with battery. I had a hard time carrying them for any length of time and used the pulse setting to conserve battery and only used continuous flow for sleeping. I prefer using a cart with these bigger, heavier machines, to conserve my energy. The 3 machines I’m familiar with are the Zen-O, Discovr by Bellascura and Liberty2. I’ve used all for a few days or longer.
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Yes, I suspected as much as it says "total volume per min (ml/min) set at 6 = 1260
My insurance gave me an Inogen G5 with one standard battery. I had bought a Rov 6 with standard and extended batteries. Standard battery only lasts an hour set at 6. So, to fly one needs more batteries.
Interesting your comments on other brands. Of course, one can only use battery operated POC on a plane. I may have to consider those brands in the future.
My insurance provided me with a stable continuous concentrator when I went out of town. I am told that using pulse flow for sleeping depends on how one breathes, through mouth or nose.