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Portable Oxygen Concentrator: Complete Guide - Uses, Benefits and Price (2025)

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  Quick Answer    A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a battery-powered, travel-friendly device that produces medical-grade oxygen (90-96% purity) from surrounding air. The  Oxymed  P2 from  Medequip  weighs just 1.98 kg, is FAA approved for flights, runs up to 3.8 hours on battery (10 hours with pack), and is FDA and CE certified. Available at medequip.co.in with pan-India free shipping at Rs.1,37,900.     What Is a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?   A  portable oxygen concentrator   is a medical device that takes in normal room air - 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen - separates the  nitrogen, and  delivers concentrated oxygen (90-96% purity) directly to the patient through a nasal cannula or mask.   Unlike oxygen cylinders which store a fixed amount of oxygen and need frequent refilling, a POC generates oxygen continuously  as long as  it has power - battery, AC mains, or a car adapter. This means a patie...