What type of oxygen accessories or disposable supplies might I need?

The most common accessories and disposable supplies are:

• Oxygen tubing:

  The tubes that run from your oxygen equipment to your nasal prongs.

• Nasal prongs:

  Also called nasal cannula, it fits inside your nostrils to deliver the oxygen and connects to oxygen tubing.

• Oxygen mask:

  This mask connects to your oxygen supply and is placed over your mouth and nose. Masks are used when the lungs require a higher concentration of oxygen than the nasal prongs can deliver. They are also used when people are not able to use nasal prongs.

• Connectors:

  These devices secure the connection between pieces of tubing.

• Concentrator filters:

  These filters extend the life of your home oxygen concentrator.

For more information about oxygen equipment, visit our Oxygen Equipment section.