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Oxygen concentrator
Has anyone had to use oxygen? Looking for a small light weight unit. Medicare provided one but very heavy to carry
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Hello! Have you checked out the Inogen Brand to see if this brand is covered? A friend uses the Inogen, which is lightweight.
Below are the top 5 portable oxygen concentrators, rated by consumer voice: https://www.consumervoice.org/top-portable-oxygen-concentrators?gclid=&kw=compare+caire+portable+oxygen&cpn=603077732&adgroup=1345804602025262&loc_physical=163234&loc_interest=&matchtype=p&network=o&device=m&creative=&placement=&target=&adpos=&utm_source=bing&b_ref=eee6341df15a145372b15e3d3841e867&msclkid=eee6341df15a145372b15e3d3841e867&anura=0
A lot may have changed since I left pulmonary rehab 6 years ago, but a ton of my patients used the Inogen. Many of them liked the idea of the “double battery” they offered. I’d check them out for options.
Google "Varon" and you will see a large selection of choices at much better prices on units with good customer reviews than many of the other high priced brands.
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