Deciding to use an oxygen concentrator without a prescription can lead to serious health problems, such as oxygen toxicity caused by receiving too much oxygen. ... On the other hand, not getting enough oxygen into the blood, a condition called hypoxia, could damage the heart, brain, and other organs.

What can go wrong with an oxygen concentrator?

Oxygen Concentrator Errors and Alerts

Low oxygen alert – Check to see whether the airflow is being blocked. Oxygen purity is lower than 80% – Make sure the intake vent isn't clogged or blocked. Turn the unit off and clean it, if necessary. The intake filter needs to be replaced or cleaned.

Can an oxygen concentrator explode?

Oxygen does vigorously support combustion (burning), but it is not flammable…. it simply doesn't explode. ... It is certainly possible given the right circumstances that tanks of almost any gas could and did “explode” as the pressure in the tank increased with increasing temperature.