Electronically powered device with a series of filters that extract oxygen from room air. Also, a backup system, usually a stationary compressed gas system must always accompany a concentrator in case of power failure or other emergency. Regular household current is sufficient for its use. In limited cases, a humidifier bottle may be necessary to increase moisture to the oxygen as it passes through the tubing to the mask or cannula.

Common Diagnoses:

• Chronic Obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
• Emphysema
• Asthma
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Lung Cancer
• Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Acute Pulmonary Heart Disease
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Viral Pneumonia
• Bacterial Pneumonia
• Bronchlectasis