Patient Testimonials

“I learned about HELiOS from a friend of mine. Before that, I had to haul around extra oxygen cylinders, which was very difficult. Now it’s easier for me to go up and down stairs. I don’t have any trouble getting around at all.”
Jim Culpepper, 78, Elgin, IL

“I was on oxygen tanks, which was very limiting to activities outside the home. My wife used to have to help me with everything. I just couldn’t do much. I had trouble getting in and out of the car by myself. HELiOS changed all that for me.”
Arlen Huff, 67, Fort Wayne, IN

“I switched to HELiOS and now I have freedom. I can do anything. I go bowling and I play golf. My husband loves it … he likes the fact that I’m a lot happier now.”
Peg Domaleski, 61, New Bern, NC

“The thing I like most about HELiOS is the mobility. I live at 8,000 feet – and I still snow ski and go off-road motorcycling. HELiOS has allowed me to do all that.”
Paul Johnston, 70, Vail, CO

"I have emphysema and I've been on HELiOS about a year. I was on a setting of three liters of oxygen but have now cut back to one. HELiOS is practical, long lasting and easy to use. And I can strap it on when I exercise."
William White, Plympton, MA

Physician Testimonials

"Our research studies have shown that providing oxygen to COPD patients enhances their exercise tolerance substantially. It's importanat that oxygen equipment be lightweight so that a patient's ability to ambulate is enhanced. More active patients have a better quality of life and may have a better long-term prognosis."
Richard Casaburi, PhD, MD
Harbor-UCLA Reasearch and Education Institute
Torrance, CA

"Patients use HELiOS because it's lightweight, easy to refill and easier to carry, hence they're more compliant. Also, it doesn't cause shoulder pain or irritation like heavier M-6 tanks. The increased mobility and physical activity help my patients lead more productive lives."
Jim Barnett, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator
Mission Hospital Region Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA

"Ambulatory oxygen therapy helps patients remain physically active for more of their life, which, typically, means they stay healthier and enjoy better quality of life. Compared to emergency room and other related healthcare costs, ambulatory oxygen systems such as HELiOS provide better and more effective use of healthcare dollars."
Steven Zimmet, MD
Virginia Hospital Center and President National Association
for Medical Directino of Respiratory Care (NAMDRC)
Arlington, VA

"Now that I need ambulatory oxygen myself, HELiOS allows me to maintain my mobility and participate in all of life's adventurous activities. I wouldn't have such freedom or the ability to exercise with any other system, because HELiOS lasts all day."
Thomas L. Petty, MD