Portable oxygen concentrator (POCs) are respiratory therapy devices that filter nitrogen out of the air, allowing you to breathe oxygen without having to use an oxygen tank. This increases your mobility and lets you go about your daily routine without being restricted by the need to refill oxygen tanks.

A POC is usually smaller and lighter than an oxygen tank, making them more comfortable to carry around. The device also uses less power than a traditional oxygen tank and does not require refilling.

On-demand or pulse flow concentrators sense your breathing pattern, then based on it pulse oxygen into your lungs to meet your requirements. This can be helpful if you are in an activity that requires frequent inhalations, like an exercise class or a sports event.

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The device’s battery life should be adequate for your needs, but it’s a good idea to bring along an extra one if you will be away from home for an extended period of time. Most POCs have batteries that can last four to five hours.

Choosing the right POC for your needs

A reliable POC should be able to deliver the oxygen dose prescribed by your doctor. Most units are available in continuous flow and pulse-dose settings, so you can find the perfect solution for your medical needs.

If your doctor prescribes a high pulse setting or a continuous flow oxygen requirement, look for a machine that has a longer battery life. If your doctor doesn’t provide a specific setting, choose a model with an adjustable battery that will give you a range of options.

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Spree Sports is a headband fitness monitor that is designed to be worn around your forehead. It measures heart rate, temperature and movement. It also synchronizes all of this with an app that is designed to help you achieve your workout goals.

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The device is small and sturdy, measuring 3.7 cm long x 1.8 cm wide x 1.1 cm deep. It has a micro USB charging port on one side and the sensors and status light on the other.

It pairs to your phone via Bluetooth after you start your workout, allowing it to save both battery on the device and your phone’s battery. You’ll see that the Spree POD is paired when you look at the light blue Bluetooth icon on your phone screen (right next to the battery indicator).

Once paired, the app will ask you for the location of the Spree POD so it can map your route. Once you’ve set your location and start the workout, the device will start to collect data on heart rate, distance traveled, speed, body temperature, time elapsed and calories burned.

The simplest way to understand the data is on a colored-coded, quick-look dashboard that shows you your heart rate, target heart rate, body temperature and speed in an easy to read arc. For example, the top arc goes from blue to yellow when you are in an optimal range and red when you are overheating.

The body temperature readings are very useful, separating the device from other wearable fitness monitors that simply measure heart rate. It would be nice to see the app surface that data.

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