If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re probably well aware of what it’s like to have a busy schedule. From making it to the doctor’s office, to attending pulmonary rehabilitation, and managing all the nuances of daily life, it can be hard to catch a break. One of the things that can make this even harder is having an old outdated oxygen device that can make the simplest tasks seem impossible.

Since around 800,000 COPD patients in the United States are on long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), it’s important for these people to have access to portable, easy-to-use, and affordable oxygen therapy devices. Oxygen tanks have long been the industry standard, but they are bulky, heavy, and have to be refilled constantly. Fortunately, here at LPT Medical, we have a better alternative — portable oxygen concentrators.

Unlike oxygen tanks that contain compressed oxygen, portable oxygen concentrators are electronic devices that run off of powerful lithium-ion batteries. Using similar technology to that found in computers and smartphones, oxygen manufacturers can make these devices lighter and more compact than ever before. The Inogen One G5, for example, is one of our most popular units and it weighs in at just 4.7 pounds. That’s light enough to carry around on your shoulder all-day without it causing back or shoulder pain.

When you contact our respiratory specialists here in our Denver office, we’ll take a comprehensive approach to find the best unit for you. First and foremost, we’ll make sure that your oxygen needs are met; then we’ll begin narrowing down your options based on your lifestyle, preferences, and budget. While Medicare considers portable oxygen concentrators to be “luxury devices,” we couldn’t disagree more. They’re a medical necessity for many people, and we take pride in putting them in the hands of any and all respiratory patients who need them.

As a family-owned and operated business, we’re committed to serving our customers with unmatched quality and dependability. We are happy to ship nationwide, but our doors are always open if you live in the area and want to speak with us in person. We’re located in Inverness in southeast Denver, just across I-25 from the Park Meadows shopping mall. Whether you simply have a question for us or you are interested in buying or renting a portable oxygen concentrator, we’re always available to talk.

Like most Coloradans, we enjoy getting outside to hike, bike and take in all the sights and sounds of the centennial state. And we believe that having a chronic respiratory ailment like COPD shouldn’t hold you back from doing all of these things. We are proud distributors of some of the top brands in the industry including Inogen, Caire Inc., and Respironics, so you can rest assured that any product you buy from us meets industry standards and won’t give out on you when you need it most. Give us a call at 1-800-946-1201 or send us an email at info@lptmedical.com to get started.