Breathing problems are frightening and tiring. Oxygen concentrators and nebulisers can make life easier, but they are medical treatments and need a doctor's guidance.
Oxygen concentrator
Home oxygen machine with adjustable flow, available to rent.
Compressor nebuliser
Delivers prescribed inhaled medicine as a mist, with masks.
Peak flow meter
A hand-held meter that tracks how well the lungs are working.
Portable oxygen concentrator
A small battery-powered oxygen machine for use outside the home, available to rent.
Oxygen cylinder with regulator
A refillable cylinder with a flow regulator, a backup for power cuts and emergencies.
Nasal cannula and oxygen mask set
Soft tubing and masks that connect a person to an oxygen source.
Room air purifier
A filter unit that removes fine dust from room air, for bedrooms and living rooms.
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How to choose
A few things worth checking before you buy.
Safety first. Keep oxygen away from flames, gas stoves and cigarettes. Do not change the flow rate without advice. Clean filters and tubing as instructed, and keep a backup cylinder for power cuts.
- A doctor must prescribe oxygen and set the flow rate.
- Rent a concentrator for short needs; buy for long-term use.
- Check noise level, power use and backup arrangements for power cuts.
- A nebuliser delivers medicines as a mist; learn how to clean it.
- Keep a pulse oximeter handy.
Before you buy
Can I buy an oxygen concentrator without a prescription?
It should only be used on a doctor's advice. We will ask for details before supplying one.
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Products described here are general information. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist about the right choice for your parent.
Need help choosing?
A nurse can suggest the right one and arrange delivery and setup.