Oxygen therapy guides

Oxygen therapy

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Home Medix1 min read

Before you choose an oxygen concentrator

Use these questions to prepare a conversation with your care team and product provider.

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Clinical education3 min read

Nasal cannula or oxygen mask for home use?

Compare comfort and practical use, understand why a mask is not a direct substitute, and know when fit or symptoms need review.

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Clinical education2 min read

Simple oxygen masks and non-rebreather masks

How the two interfaces differ, why a reservoir bag matters and what to confirm before a mask is used at home.

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Clinical education2 min read

Reading a Venturi mask adapter: percentage and flow

Understand the markings on a Venturi adapter and why its colour cannot replace the prescription or device instructions.

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Clinical education2 min read

Venturi and non-rebreather masks: different clinical roles

Why controlled oxygen and reservoir-mask oxygen are different approaches, and what families should understand during a care handover.

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Clinical education3 min read

Does an oxygen concentrator warm the room?

Understand heat, room humidity and tubing condensation, then improve comfort without blocking ventilation or changing prescribed oxygen.

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Clinical education3 min read

Is 93% oxygen from a concentrator enough?

Separate source concentration, prescribed flow and blood oxygen saturation, and know when a concentrator’s output needs checking.

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Clinical education2 min read

How to check an oxygen concentrator’s manufacturer

Check the exact manufacturer, model, documentation and service terms before buying an oxygen concentrator. A country-of-origin claim is only one part of the picture.

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Practical guide3 min read

How to read an oxygen concentrator specification

Compare delivery mode, rated flow and concentration, operating limits and support using the exact model’s documentation.

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Practical guide3 min read

Planning power backup for a home oxygen concentrator

Prepare for outages with an equipment-specific power assessment, a demonstrated backup plan and clear emergency contacts.

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Practical guide3 min read

5 LPM vs 10 LPM concentrator: which do I need?

Compare 5 LPM and 10 LPM oxygen concentrators using your prescribed flow, the model’s rated purity, power requirements and support arrangements.

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Practical guide3 min read

Oxygen cylinders and concentrators: choosing a home supply

Understand the practical differences in power, refills, mobility and backup before discussing a suitable oxygen setup with your care team.

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Clinical education2 min read

Can two people share a concentrator? Dual-flow and Y-splitter reality

Do not improvise a shared oxygen supply. Each patient needs an individual prescription and a setup confirmed by the clinical team and equipment supplier.

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Clinical education3 min read

Can an oxygen concentrator run all night?

Check continuous-use suitability, placement, alarms and backup supply before using a prescribed oxygen concentrator overnight.

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Clinical education3 min read

Oxygen concentrator alarms: what to do

A patient-first response to concentrator alarms, with safe checks, model-specific instructions and the details your supplier needs.

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Clinical education3 min read

Oxygen concentrator maintenance: a practical routine

Organise cleaning, accessory care and servicing around the instructions for your exact concentrator, rather than a universal replacement calendar.

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Clinical education3 min read

Sleeping with oxygen: comfort and monitoring

Manage cannula comfort, dryness and night-time observations without changing prescribed oxygen or interpreting sleep recordings on your own.

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Clinical education3 min read

Oxygen concentrator warranty disputes: what to document

Respond to a disputed repair with a clear timeline, written findings and the relevant warranty terms, while arranging continuity of oxygen.

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Clinical education13 min read

Oxygen concentrator warranty claims in India: what succeeds, what fails

Brand-by-brand warranty behaviour for oxygen concentrators in India — ResMed, Philips, Nidek, Oxymed, BPL, Home Medix — plus the exclusions that kill valid claims.

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