The holidays and shopping for friends or family with COPD can be difficult. But you know what's more difficult? Living with COPD every day of the year, and especially in the cold winter months!

Gifts can bring a lot of joy to the holiday, but special gifts picked out specifically for your loved ones with chronic respiratory diseases can bring joy that lasts throughout the year! Below are 16 practical Christmas gift ideas that COPD patients may find useful!

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So, while the gifts laid out in this article are practical and very useful for COPD patients, always remember that COPD patients may want something lighthearted, fun, that brings an element of the holiday spirit.  

Exercise Bike

Exercise is an essential part of treating COPD. Exercise gives COPD patients hope for rebuilding strength and enjoying a fuller, more active life. 

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs typically combine education, exercise training, nutrition advice and counseling, but for some people pulmonary rehab classes are not an option! 

An exercise bike is a great option for low impact exercise that you can do from the comfort of your own home. 

Nothing is more important to the person who has COPD than exercise. Exercise ultimately makes it easier for those with COPD to breathe by strengthening muscles, bones, and lungs.

An exercise bike is something that will be valued by your loved one for years to come.

A tip for purchasing an exercise bike for a loved one is to choose a model that has several levels of resistance and a smooth magnetic resistance system so it can meet any COPD patient's needs.

Hat, Scarf and Glove Set

The cold winter months are a challenging time of year for COPD patients who already struggle to get around. 

Staying warm is especially important for someone with COP. Breathing in cold air can ignite a bronchospasm and shortness of breath, causing a nasty flare up. 

A scarf, hat and glove set will help your loved ones stay warm when they go outside and reduce the likelihood of them experiencing an exacerbation due to the cold air.  

There are face masks designed for people with COPD that you can also buy. They are less fashionable, but offer a ventilation system that warms and moisturizes the cold dry air they are breathing in while outside! 

Oxygen Therapy Gifts 

If you are looking for a gift for a love one who uses oxygen therapy here are some ideas: 

A New Pulse Flow or Continuous Flow Portable Oxygen Device 

Pulse flow options: 

Caire Freestyle Comfort 

The Caire Freestyle Comfort is a pulse flow portable oxygen concentrator capable of delivering medical grade oxygen to COPD patients via face or nose cannula. 

When you order the Freestyle Comfort from LPT Medical you are not only getting the portable oxygen concentrator, it will come with some additional accessories that will help your loved one make the most out of their oxygen therapy device, as well as a 3-year warranty!

Portable oxygen concentrators run off battery power, and the Caire FreeStyle comes with the 8-cell Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. If you want a more powerful battery, you have the option to get the large Caire FreeStyle 16-cell battery.

You will also get an AC adapter and the DC car adapter, which allows you to charge your device in a traditional wall outlet, or in the car using the cigarette lighter.

If you want another way to charge your device, you can purchase the Caire Freestyle external battery charger separately. With the external charger, you can keep your batteries charged no matter where you are in the world.

When you buy a Caire FreeStyle Comfort, you will also receive the Caire FreeStyle custom carrying case that comes with a convenient shoulder strap. You can also opt for another carrying method with the Caire Freestyle comfort backpack, this way you have several options to choose from when you carry your device with you. 

With the purchase of the Caire FreeStyle Comfort, you will receive:

• 8-Cell Battery 
• AC Charging Cable
• DC Charging Cable
• Caire Freestyle Custom Carrying Case 
• Tubing
• Filter
• Manual
• 3 year-long warranty

Lifestyle P2 

The Lifestyle P2 from Rhythm is one of the smallest and lightest units on the market. At 4.37 pounds, it offers pulse settings 1-5 and gets up to 5 hours of battery life.   

Rhythm products, specifically their Lifestyle P2 portable oxygen concentrator, is not only built to keep oxygen users safe, comfortable, and independent, it is also a source of guidance and education.

Lifestyle Mobility Aids exists with a simple mission— to take care of people with medical needs, including those with respiratory issues that need supplemental oxygen to survive. 

What Comes With the P2 Rhythm Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

• P2 Rhythm Portable Oxygen Concentrator 
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• Rechargeable Battery 
• Protective Carrying Case
• Shoulder Strap
• Tubing
• Filter
• Manual
• 3 year Warranty 

Inogen One G5

Medical oxygen tanks can be restrictive and oftentimes people sacrifice their freedom to hang out with friends or visit with family on your terms due to their oxygen device.

Help your loved one get back to doing what they love, ditch those cumbersome oxygen tanks and order the brand new Inogen One G5 portable oxygen concentrator.

Instead of worrying about refilling your oxygen tanks, the Inogen One G5 restores your mobility thanks to its portable delivery of pulse flow settings of 1-6, which is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Plus, if you’re familiar with the Inogen family of medical oxygen concentrators, the Inogen One G3 offers incredible battery life in combination with a compact and lightweight design. Well, the Inogen One G5 portable oxygen concentrator is lighter and offers a longer battery life than the Inogen One G3.

What Comes With Your Inogen One G5:

• Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator
• Single Battery
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• Custom Carrying Case
• Shoulder Strap
• Tubing
• Manual
• 3 Year Warranty

Continuous flow options:  

Respironics SimplyGo 

Philips Respironics broke the stereotypical design for continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators when they released the Respironics SimplyGo.

Ever since it was released it has been one of the top continuous flow units on the market! However, its small size isn’t the only reason it’s been one of the top units on the market. Backed by one of the biggest names in the respiratory field, the SimplyGo is as reliable as they come!

If you are looking for a lightweight portable continuous follow device to gift your loved one for the holiday call 1+(800)-946-1201!

What Comes With Your SimplyGo?

• Respironics SimplyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator
• 1x Battery
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• Custom Carrying Case
• Padded Shoulder Strap
• Padded Handle Strap
• Travel Cart
• Accessory Bag
• Tubing
• Manual
• 3 Year Warranty

SeQual Eclipse 5 

The SeQual Eclipse 5 is the 4th generation model in SeQual’s extremely popular Eclipse line of concentrators.

In fact, the Eclipse 5 is one of the best selling and most reliable continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators on the market. It offers the highest oxygen output on the market, gets good battery life, and it was also designed for the US Military.

What Comes With Your Eclipse 5?

• SeQual Eclipse 5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator
• 1x Battery
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• Travel Cart
• Accessory Bag
• Tubing
• Filter
• Manual
• 3 Year Warranty 

Other COPD Gift Ideas

FDA Approved Pulse Oximetry Monitor

Having a FDA approved pulse oximetry monitor indicates whether or not you are getting enough oxygen.The large, easy to read LED display and accommodates fingers of all sizes, and is each to bring anywhere due to its compact size.

Blood Pressure Monitor

A blood pressure monitor is an essential piece of a COPD management kit! Many people with COPD also struggle with ​​other complications and may take a variety of medications. Maintaining healthy blood pressure is an essential part of disease management.

Blood Pressure Monitor can also display an automatic alert if an irregular heartbeat is detected and the ability to remember the last 100 BP readings. All great safety features that help to better understand what the body is doing and how it functions in certain situations.

Nebulizer Compressor Kit

A nebulizer administers medication directly into the COPD patient's airways, helping them breathe easier.

Some COPD patients are lucky enough to have insurance that pays for their nebulizers, but this is not always the case and many are unable to afford one. 

If your loved one does not have a nebulizer compressor kit, it is a great gift that keeps on giving.

Custom carrying backpack for the Inogen One G5 

A custom carry backpack is just the ticket your loved one needs to live a more active and independent lifestyle.

This backpack is lightweight and durable, this one can be used with almost any compact portable oxygen concentrator but it fits the One G5 perfectly. It is perfect for COPD patients who like to travel and be active.

COPD for Dummies

COPD for Dummies or any other resource that helps explain COPD is a great gift that help educate the family on COPD so everyone is capable of lending a helping hand, but also so that everyone can understand the disease and its toll it take on those diagnosed with it

The book includes the most basic information on COPD symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment, and how to cope with COPD.

This may be a nice gift for those who were recently diagnosed with COPD.

Overview 

Make the holidays extra special this season with gifts for people in your life with COPD! Buying them gifts that are practical and useful for disease management can help them all year around become more independent and healthier! 

If you are interested in the process of buying a portable oxygen concentrator or accessories to go with their portable oxygen concentrator simply call 1+(800)-946-1201 

Oxygen patients have a very important job when it comes to breathing. Something so simple and second nature for most people is now an aspect of your day or night that doesn’t come as easily. In fact, without the help of a supplemental oxygen device, breathing effectively can be close to impossible, and cause a lot of health related damage.  

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Oxygen therapy patients need an oxygen device, either in the form of an oxygen tank, oxygen canister, or a portable oxygen concentrator.   

Depending on your oxygen needs set by your doctor after a series of tests that measure your oxygen levels, you will be put into the category of pulse flow or continuous flow, possibly both depending on your activity. 

Similarly to how not getting enough oxygen is harmful, too much supplemental oxygen can also cause health related issues. Getting the right amount, not too little, not too much, is how you will get the best results and reap the most benefits from oxygen therapy. 

The Benefits of Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen therapy has several benefits, the number one benefit is how it has been proven to add years to your life, in fact, it is the only treatment option for COPD patients that can increase your life expectancy. 

Multiple studies display how using supplemental oxygen for at least 15 hours a day helps people live longer if they have severe COPD and low blood levels of oxygen.

Oxygen therapy has good short-term benefits too in people who have COPD!

For one, getting the proper amount of oxygen and maintaining healthy oxygen levels throughout the day and night improves your energy levels and mood, helps you sleep better, and reduces other respiratory symptoms. 

It second handedly promotes bone health and building muscle strength because you are more capable of consistent exercise! 

With the right oxygen device, exercises will seem more doable, so if you are currently on oxygen and do not exercise, you might consider switching from tanks and canisters to a battery powered lightweight oxygen device like a portable oxygen concentrator! 

We will display these options for portable oxygen devices in this blog!

Other treatments like pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise, and medications can ease your COPD symptoms and improve your quality of life. But it is only your portable oxygen concentrator or other oxygen device that can make a difference in the quality and quantity of life you have! 

When it comes to oxygen devices, you want something that is A reliable, and this means it gives you the proper amount of oxygen and B something that is manageable to bring with you everywhere you go. 

To put it simply, you will need your oxygen device all the time for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is important to have a device that is lightweight, easy to carry, requires minimum maintenance, and never runs low on oxygen.

We recently added new portable oxygen concentrators to the LPT Medical catalog that do just this. 

The Lifestyle P2 from Rhythm Portable Oxygen Device 

The Lifestyle P2 from Rhythm is one of the smallest and lightest units on the market. At 4.37 pounds, it offers pulse settings 1-5 and gets up to 5 hours of battery life.   

Rhythm products, specifically their Lifestyle P2 portable oxygen concentrator, is not only built to keep oxygen users like you safe, comfortable, and independent, it is also a source of guidance and education. Lifestyle Mobility Aids exists with a simple mission— to take care of people with medical needs, including those with respiratory issues that need supplemental oxygen to survive. 

What Comes With the P2 Rhythm Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

• P2 Rhythm Portable Oxygen Concentrator 
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• Rechargeable Battery 
• Protective Carrying Case
• Shoulder Strap
• Tubing
• Filter
• Manual
• 3 year Warranty 

Additional Accessories Available for the P2 Rhythm Portable Oxygen Concentrator:

• Battery
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Supply
• External Battery Charger 
• Custom Carrying Case

Compact and Lightweight

The Portable Oxygen Concentrator from Rhythm stands 6’3” tall, 3.3” wide, and 8.7” long, making it as small and compact as an oxygen device can be while still offering you a powerful pulse flow of oxygen that meets all of your oxygen requirements.

This is a pulse flow device that weighs 4.37 pounds, so it weighs less than the Inogen One G3, and the One G5, which is great news for you because less weight means more mobility, and more mobility is exactly what you need as an oxygen patient.

Therefore, having a small and compact oxygen device helps propel you forward to reach your mobility goals, rather than dragging you down.

Perfect for Travel and Everyday Use

Weighing under 5 pounds, your Lifestyle P2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator is the perfect travel companion. You can use this device everyday and every night as your main source of oxygen supply, and it fits in the palm of your hand!

Ditch the heavy cumbersome oxygen tanks!

Take the P2 on the plane with you, it is FAA approved for travel, and don't worry about running out of oxygen, the P2 runs off of rechargeable batteries that can be recharged anytime!

Simply plug in the AC powered cord into the wall outlet as you would charge a cell phone, and continue to breathe. Wherever you go in the world, oxygen will follow, as long as you have your P2 by your side.

Oxygen Output That Will Never Let You Down 

The Rhythm P2 is a pulse flow portable oxygen concentrator with settings from 1-5, offering almost every pulse flow oxygen patient a chance to experience life in a way oxygen patients never had before.

The powerful compressor inside the device offers high quality oxygen as pure as 96%. The high absorption sieve beds require less maintenance and less stress for you! On top of all of this, the P2 produces barely any noise as far as portable oxygen concentrators go.

Simple Charging

The battery life of the P2 is notable, lasting up to 5 hours on a setting 1 and it can last almost 2 hours on the highest setting 5!

Owning two of these batteries is great option for taking full advantage of owning a battery powered oxygen device. Use one battery inside you device at a time and charge the other battery so it is ready to go using the external battery charger.

Switching the battery is as easy as it is to charge it, just slide the battery into place until the latch returns to the upper position. There will be an audible sound when the battery is in position.

The Respironics SimplyGo is another portable oxygen device that many oxygen users, specifically those who need continuous flow oxygen use!

The Respironics SimplyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Philips Respironics broke the stereotypical design for continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators when they released the Respironics SimplyGo. And ever since it was released it has been one of the top continuous flow units on the market!

However, its small size isn’t the only reason it’s been one of the top units on the market. Backed by one of the biggest names in the respiratory field, the SimplyGo is as reliable as they come!

First Continuous Flow Portable Under 15 Pounds

Weighing in at a mere 10 pounds and standing 10" H x 6" D x 11.5" W, the SimplyGo is one of the smallest and lightest continuous flow portables available! You will be able to bring it with you wherever you go and you will have no problem finding a place to store it.

Your SimplyGo will easily fit underneath the seat in front of you on the airplane, you can store it on the floor of your car or in the passenger seat as you drive, and when you don’t need to use it you will be able to put it in your closet without having to clear space for it.

Although 10 pounds is extremely light for a continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator, it’s still pretty heavy to carry. But you won’t need to worry about that! Your SimplyGo package will include a custom carrying case and a wheeled travel cart so you have the option to carry it over your shoulder or you can pull it behind you on the travel cart.

Designed for 24/7 Use

Having a portable oxygen concentrator that is designed to run 24/7 has some major advantages! You’ll never have to worry about renting a concentrator when you travel and you will always have a backup to use at home!

The Respironics SimplyGo is CPAP/BiPAP compatible and it is equipped with both pulse flow and continuous flow oxygen delivery modes to cover you 24/7. It offers pulse flow settings 1-6 and continuous flow settings 0.5-2.0 LPM.

Not to mention its compressor is rated to last 20,000 hours!

One additional feature the SimplyGo has to offer is its sleep mode technology! Whether you’re on the airplane or relaxing in your chair at home, and you feel yourself dozing off, you can turn sleep mode technology on to ensure your oxygen gets delivered while you are sleeping.

When you turn sleep mode technology on your SimplyGo increases its sensitivity to detect your breath and it softens the pulse flow delivery so it doesn’t wake you up. Don’t worry, if your SimplyGo doesn’t detect a breath or if you breathe through your mouth it will automatically switch back over to continuous flow to ensure you get your required oxygen.

Can Operate Using 1 or 2 Batteries

The Respironics SimplyGo gives you the ability to operate it using one or two batteries using the optional external battery module. One battery will be perfect for things like exercising, running quick errands, and doing things around your home while using two batteries is ideal for traveling, road trips, and extended trips away from your home!

Whether you want to run your SimplyGo off of two batteries, or you simply need a replacement battery for the one you already have, replacement batteries are lightweight and easy to swap in and out. Batteries can be charged through the portable oxygen concentrator with a wall or car charger or externally with the external battery charger. 

AC Power Supply

The AC power supply is ideal for home use or to power your concentrator in your hotel room/cruise ship room. It is equipped with a 110v power cord and you can use your SimplyGo on every oxygen setting while it is plugged in.

In fact, the AC power supply essentially turns your SimplyGo into a home oxygen concentrator. As long as your SimplyGo is plugged into the AC power supply it will give you an endless supply of oxygen!

DC Power Supply

The DC power supply gives you the ability to power your SimplyGo and recharge your batteries on the go! It is equipped with a 12v power cord allowing you to plug it into the 12v outlet or cigarette lighter in your car, truck, boat, or RV.

Unlike some of the other continuous flow portables on the market, your Respironics SimplyGo will be able to operate on every oxygen setting while you are recharging your batteries with the DC power supply. Just remember to turn your vehicle on before you plug your SimplyGo into the DC power supply. This will prevent you from blowing a fuse or draining your vehicle’s battery

Other accessories for the Respironics SimplyGo: 

• Custom Carrying Case
• Humidifier Kit
• Travel Cart
• External Battery Charge
• External Battery Module

Overview 

Overall, the Lifestyle P2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator is one of your best options for pulse flow oxygen devices! On the other hand, if you need continuous flow, the Respironics SimplyGo is still a lightweight oxygen device that is capable of fulfilling all of your oxygen needs.

Speak with a respiratory specialist today, 1-(800)-946-1201. They are here to answer your questions about the Lifestyle P2 and the Respironics SimplyGo as well as the othre mazing devices LPT Medical has to offer!