Oxygen concentrators are becoming more and more common in modern households and have become a medical device that helps maintain health and improve quality of life. However, there are also many people who are skeptical about the function and role of oxygen concentrators, thinking that it is just an “IQ tax” and has no practical effect. So, is this really the case? Let us analyze and understand from several aspects.
Basic knowledge: What is an oxygen concentrator? what’s the effect?
Simply put, an oxygen concentrator is a machine used to produce oxygen. It uses air separation technology to compress air at high density, and then separates gas and liquid at a certain temperature through the different condensation points of various components in the air, ultimately obtaining high-purity, high-concentration oxygen.
By using an oxygen concentrator, the human body can obtain more abundant oxygen, thereby greatly increasing the oxygen content of arterial blood, thereby increasing the body’s metabolic rate, so as to treat diseases, relieve symptoms, prevent lesions, and improve health. Multiple studies from abroad have shown that oxygen inhalation at a concentration of 30% can activate multiple areas of the brain. Clinical practice has proven that using an oxygen concentrator to inhale oxygen can improve a variety of acute and chronic ischemia, hypoxic conditions and inflammatory diseases caused by hypoxia. Even for ordinary people, proper oxygen inhalation can improve the body’s microcirculation and reduce the load on the respiratory system necessary to maintain a certain alveolar gas oxygen partial pressure, which is beneficial to health.
Advanced understanding: Who is the oxygen concentrator suitable for?
Some people think that oxygen concentrators are just equipment for treating patients, but in fact, oxygen concentrators have rich functions and a wide range of applications. In addition to patients suffering from respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, plateau hypoxia and other diseases, or other patients who are deemed by doctors to need oxygen treatment, the elderly and chronic patients with poor immunity can also use oxygen concentrators. machine to stay healthy and relieve symptoms. People who are hypoxic on the plateau, including the permanent population and tourist population, especially during the peak tourist season, also need oxygen concentrators. In addition, people who work and study intensively and mental workers can also improve the oxygen supply to the brain and improve efficiency through oxygen inhalation.
Which groups are at high risk? Elderly people over 60 years old and patients with basic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, chronic lung diseases, diabetes, chronic liver and kidney diseases, tumors, etc. are at greater risk after infection. Previous epidemic prevention tips from the Hong Kong Department of Health also pointed out that patients over 70 years old, under 5 years old, pregnant for more than 28 weeks, and those with suppressed immunity are also high-risk groups after infection.
In-depth knowledge: How to choose an oxygen concentrator that suits you?
Currently, there are various brands and models of oxygen concentrators on the market. How should you choose the one that is more suitable for you and can play a greater role? In this regard, the answer can be found from two aspects: hard and soft factors.
Hard factors include parameter data of the oxygen concentrator. The first thing to look at is the oxygen concentration. According to national regulations, the basic standard for medical oxygen concentration is 90%. Only a concentration higher than this can have a therapeutic effect. Some oxygen concentrators are unable to achieve this concentration due to hardware constraints, or cannot maintain this concentration continuously, and cannot achieve the expected therapeutic effect. Secondly, we also need to look at the quality of accessories, such as molecular sieves, which are directly related to the service life of the oxygen generator and oxygen purity and other indicators. The oxygen flow rate is also very important. Generally, the most popular choice on the market is the 5L oxygen concentrator, which has a wider range of applications and is more practical.
In terms of soft factors, the brand power and after-sales service of the oxygen concentrator mainly depend on it. Good after-sales service can solve many worries, so that it will be more worry-free to use.
To sum up, whether it is used for health care or treatment, the usage scenarios of oxygen concentrators are diversified. Especially in the current context of increasing health awareness and an aging society, it is very necessary to scientifically choose a high-quality oxygen concentrator to protect the health of the whole family based on your own and your family’s own conditions.
Post time: Jun-28-2024