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I lost my breath a few times in my life.  One time was the day of my wedding when I looked at my lovely bride and a sudden rush of thrill went through my body, momentarily taking my breath away.  Another time was on a beautiful, golden Georgia morning where the slanting rays of the morning sun mingled with the mist of the sparkling river which slowly flowed through the golden-green and brown woods.  And yet another breathless moment occurred in the afternoon at work one day when I received a phone call from my brother telling me my mother had just passed away in a place across the nation 2000 miles away from me.

Many of us have incidents in our lives when we are surprised or shocked, either by happiness or sadness, which will interrupt our ability to breathe, making us unable to take a breath or two.  Unfortunately for a growing number of people this daily experience of an interruption of their next breath has become normal.  People can go days without eating or drinking, can spend hours in sub-freezing temperature or extreme heat, but going more than only minutes without oxygen can become quite dangerous and life-threatening.

The air which our lungs breathe contains 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen yet sometimes due to a variety of medical reasons a person will temporarily need a higher percentage of oxygen to help fill his or her lungs. That is when having an oxygen concentrator can be a life saver. The concentrator works by purifying the surrounding air by removing most of the nitrogen, the result being almost 100% oxygen. 

Many oxygen concentrators come in a large size and are more suited for home or a health facility’s use, but many people, even with breathing problems, still want to get out and enjoy being active. The Oxus Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator was developed for the ultimate portability.  Coming in under 10 pounds (battery weight included), this featherweight has a heavyweight punching power, delivering a Fixed Bolus delivery that will offer more oxygen when an active person needs it most.  The Oxus’s Fixed Bolus delivery method allows you to dial in a flow rate on the Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator allowing active users to consistently and reliably get a flow rate regardless of their breath rate, up to maximum output capabilities.

The Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator also has the most sensitive breath sensor ensuring users that they will receive the oxygen they require immediately when they need it. During a hot and humid day when breathing is more difficult, the Reliability Plus has a Membrane Dryer which will remove between 70% - 80% humidity in the air, allowing the user easier and deeper breaths.  Coming complete with a battery, a durable and lightweight mobility cart and carry case, the Reliability Plus also has Full Text Message alerts which will make understanding the alarms and maintenance schedule as easy as reading the display screen.

Although this small package of an oxygen concentrator can provide a large dose of oxygen when it is needed, another attractive option is that users can also receive a large dose of oxygen WHEREVER they need it, due to its portability.  The Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator can give a person travel independence without worrying about bottle deliveries, filing bottles at home, or even the possibility of running out of oxygen.  Now a person can travel by car across town, by train across the country, or by plane across the world, without any worry of not having oxygen when it is needed.

When traveling by plane, train or automobile, the Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator will be there as your wingman, always having your back, or in this case, your lungs.  When traveling by train there usually aren’t any restrictions, but it would be wise to contact the train line ahead of time to inform them that you will be bringing a portable oxygen concentrator on board the train, just to be sure.  When traveling by plane, the FAA has determined that the Oxus Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator meets the criteria for FAA authorization for use on a plane.  Even though it is authorized to be used on a plane, it might be wise to review the following tips to make the plane trip go as smoothly as possible.

Have a doctor’s note stating:
•    Your name and date of your birth
•    Your need for oxygen during all stages of the flight
•    The flow rates that you will be using during the plane’s flight
•    Your complete understanding of the alarms, warnings and cautions of the Reliability Plus Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

Now the only reason for having your breath being taken away should be for things such as beautiful sunsets, the love of family and friends, and the ability to have enthusiasm and enjoyment in life.  Go out, take a deep breath, and visit the world.

Bill Stock
Executive Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO