Sue Miles
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I would be interested in joining the group going forward. Thank you.
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Natalie,
I have an Eclipse 5 and am very disappointed in it. While it is advertised as continuous flow to 3 lpm or pulsed to higher levels than most other portable concentrators, the battery runs down very quickly. I even purchased a second battery for backup but I only get 45 minutes to an hour on a battery. There just don’t seem to be adequate portable oxygen systems out there.
Sue Miles
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Hi Natalie,
I understand what you are going through. I bought an Inogen 5 portable concentrator that was helpful in the past, but as my oxygen requirement increased, I needed more. I purchased an Eclipse5 that offers up to 3 lpm continuous flow or higher pulsed rates, but the battery dies too quickly. Despite the e-tanks being cumbersome, they provide the best portable support to me with continuous flow oxygen. Any exercise (walking) makes me extremely short of breath, so I bought an aluminum wheelchair that is lightweight. I attach an oxygen cylinder bag to the back that makes things a bit easier. I find it important for me to get out at least once a week and am able to do so using the e-tanks and with the help of supportive family and friends. I hope you can find something that makes things easier for you.