Home oxygen care
Home Oxygen Therapy
Personalized equipment, education, and ongoing respiratory support to help patients and families use prescribed oxygen more confidently at home and away.
✓ Respiratory care support
✓ Equipment and funding guidance
Home Oxygen Support
Common next steps
Getting Started
Prescription, coordination and setup
Equipment and Service
Home, portable and ongoing support
Safety and Travel
Confident use at home and away
Explore by topic
How can we help with your oxygen therapy?
Choose a topic below to find practical guidance for each stage of home oxygen care.
Getting Started With Home Oxygen
Understand what happens after a prescription, how equipment is coordinated, and what to expect during setup.
Home Oxygen Equipment
Learn about stationary concentrators, portable oxygen solutions, cylinders, delivery devices, and accessories.
Services & Ongoing Support
Review equipment setup, education, maintenance, supplies, and the support available to oxygen patients.
Safety & Equipment Care
Find guidance for fire safety, storage, tubing, cleaning, replacement supplies, and emergency planning.
Travelling With Oxygen
Prepare for road trips, flights, batteries, documents, and oxygen arrangements away from home.
Funding, Coverage & Answers
Understand provincial programs, private coverage, documentation, and common home oxygen questions.
Quick access
Explore home oxygen resources
Direct links to every page in the Home Oxygen Therapy section.
Guidance for your journey
Find information for your stage of care
You do not need to know the exact name of a device, service, or funding program. Choose the situation that sounds most like yours.
1
I’ve just been prescribed oxygen
Learn what the prescription means, what information may be required, and how the setup process begins.
2
I’m getting my equipment set up
Understand equipment types, safe use, tubing, accessories, and the education provided during setup.
3
I currently use home oxygen
Find guidance for daily routines, safety, cleaning, maintenance, supplies, and ongoing support.
4
I’m planning travel or reviewing coverage
Prepare for time away from home and understand possible provincial or private coverage pathways.
Equipment overview
Oxygen equipment for home and away
The appropriate oxygen system depends on the prescription, oxygen requirements, mobility, and daily routine.
HOME
Stationary equipment
Stationary Oxygen Concentrators
Learn how home concentrators provide prescribed oxygen and what patients should know about placement, power, and backup planning.
MOBILE
Portable oxygen
Portable Oxygen Solutions
Review portable concentrators and cylinder options that may support mobility, appointments, errands, and time away from home.
SUPPLIES
Devices and accessories
Cylinders, Tubing & Accessories
Understand common oxygen cylinders, regulators, conserving devices, cannulas, tubing, humidification, and replacement supplies.
Daily life and safety
Live more confidently with home oxygen
Practical information can help patients and caregivers manage oxygen equipment, household routines, safety, and time away from home.
Living with COPD?
Some people living with COPD may be prescribed oxygen as part of their treatment plan. Oxygen therapy is based on individual clinical needs and should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
Living With Home Oxygen
Daily routines, mobility, sleep, comfort, and caregiver support
Home Oxygen Safety
Fire prevention, storage, household safety, and emergency planning
Oxygen Care & Maintenance
Cleaning, tubing, filters, humidification, and replacement guidance
Travelling With Oxygen
Road trips, flights, batteries, documents, and advance planning
Funding and coverage
Understand possible home oxygen coverage pathways
Eligibility, documentation, and coverage differ by province and individual circumstances. Final eligibility is determined by the applicable program or insurer.
BC
British Columbia
Review possible provincial funding, private insurance, and documentation considerations for eligible patients.
AB
Alberta
Learn about potential provincial, private, and self-pay pathways for prescribed home oxygen services.
ON
Ontario
Understand possible program requirements, documentation, and private coverage options for home oxygen.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about home oxygen
Quick answers to common questions from patients and caregivers.
Who can prescribe home oxygen therapy?
Home oxygen is prescribed by an authorized healthcare professional after a clinical assessment. The exact prescription and documentation process may vary by province and funding program.
What happens after I receive an oxygen prescription?
MedPro can review the prescription, help coordinate appropriate equipment and coverage steps, and provide education about setup, safe use, and ongoing support.
What types of home oxygen equipment are available?
Equipment may include stationary concentrators, portable concentrators, compressed oxygen cylinders, regulators, conserving devices, cannulas, tubing, and related supplies. The appropriate system depends on the prescription and the patient’s needs.
Can I change my oxygen flow setting?
Use oxygen at the setting prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not change the flow setting unless a qualified healthcare professional has instructed you to do so.
Is home oxygen covered by provincial funding or insurance?
Coverage varies by province, medical eligibility, documentation, and insurance policy. MedPro can help explain possible pathways, but final eligibility is determined by the applicable program or insurer.
Can I travel while using oxygen?
Many patients can travel with advance planning. Equipment requirements, airline rules, battery needs, oxygen arrangements, and documentation should be confirmed well before departure.
Personal support
Need help with home oxygen therapy?
Connect with a MedPro clinic for guidance about getting started, equipment, funding, supplies, safety, travel, or ongoing oxygen support. Online information supports your care but does not replace advice from your healthcare provider.