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The respiratory specialty location for Putnam County and beyond.

Oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, and respiratory supplies. Our Continental, Ohio location has carried respiratory equipment for decades and remains the lead location for oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, and respiratory supplies across our service area.

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Continental location details
1950
Continental original location
Decades
Of respiratory specialty
Home
Setup & education included
FAA
Approved travel oxygen

What We Carry

Full respiratory inventory, stationary and portable.

Three core categories cover the equipment most respiratory patients need — whether you're newly prescribed oxygen, managing chronic respiratory conditions, or transitioning home from a hospital stay.

Oxygen concentrators

Stationary concentrators for at-home use, portable concentrators for going out and travel, and smaller backup cylinders. Each oxygen prescription has specific flow rate and delivery requirements — we match the equipment to the prescription.

Nebulizers

Tabletop nebulizer machines for at-home treatment, portable battery-powered units for travel or treatments away from home, plus all the consumable supplies — masks, mouthpieces, tubing, and medication cups.

Respiratory supplies

Cannulas, masks, humidifier bottles, oxygen tubing, filters, and other consumables for both oxygen and nebulizer therapy. We track supply replacement schedules based on your insurance coverage.

Why Continental Is The Lead

Specialty knowledge built over decades.

Respiratory equipment isn't just product inventory — it's the team that knows how to set up oxygen at home, troubleshoot alarms, and coordinate with pulmonologists. Continental developed that depth over decades.

Long-standing respiratory specialty

Continental is Okuley's original 1950 location and has carried respiratory products for decades. The institutional knowledge of oxygen prescription patterns, regional pulmonology practices, and equipment troubleshooting is hard to replicate elsewhere.

In-home setup & education

New oxygen patients get equipment delivered and set up in their home, with education on use, alarms, and emergency procedures. Setup happens where you'll actually use the equipment, not at the pharmacy counter.

Direct provider coordination

Continental's team has established relationships with regional pulmonologists and primary care providers managing respiratory patients. Documentation, prescription updates, and clinical questions move smoothly.

Putnam County reach

Continental serves a wide area of Putnam County and surrounding communities. For respiratory patients in that region, Continental is the closest specialty location with the equipment expertise and ongoing supply relationship.

Equipment & Coverage

The practical details about respiratory coverage and equipment types.

Oxygen and nebulizer therapy each have their own coverage rules and equipment options. The categories below cover what comes up most often.

Stationary oxygen concentrators

  • Home-based equipmentLarger units that sit in your home, run on electricity, and provide continuous oxygen flow. Most home oxygen patients use one in a primary location like the bedroom or living room.
  • Flow rate optionsMost stationary concentrators deliver up to 5 liters per minute (LPM); higher-flow units are available for patients prescribed greater than 5 LPM
  • Backup planningBackup oxygen tanks for power outages are typically part of the home setup — we'll discuss what makes sense for your situation

Portable oxygen options

  • Portable concentratorsBattery-powered units carried like a small shoulder bag or backpack — FAA-approved for air travel, suitable for most outings
  • Cylinders for backupSmaller portable oxygen tanks for backup and shorter outings — lighter than large home cylinders but require refilling
  • Travel arrangementsFor longer trips, we coordinate with partner oxygen suppliers at your destination — so you don't have to travel with everything yourself

Nebulizers

  • Tabletop compressor nebulizersThe standard home nebulizer — sits on a table, plugs into the wall, delivers nebulized medication through a mask or mouthpiece
  • Portable nebulizersBattery-powered units that fit in a bag for travel, work, or treatments away from home — especially useful for patients on multiple daily treatments
  • Pediatric optionsChild-friendly nebulizers with character designs and pediatric masks for young patients managing asthma or other respiratory conditions

Insurance & rental coverage

  • Medicare oxygenMedicare covers home oxygen for qualifying patients (specific oxygen saturation thresholds) using a 36-month capped rental model
  • Commercial insuranceCoverage varies; we verify benefits before delivering equipment and confirm what out-of-pocket cost (if any) to expect
  • Nebulizer coverageMany insurance plans cover nebulizer machines and supplies with a prescription; some plans have specific brand requirements or coverage limits

Where To Go

Continental is the respiratory location, all three carry supplies.

For new respiratory equipment setups, oxygen prescriptions, and most respiratory questions, start at Continental. Supplies and resupply pickups are available at all three locations.

Continental — respiratory specialty

Lead location for oxygen setup, nebulizer therapy, and respiratory equipment questions. Decades of specialty experience and direct relationships with regional pulmonology practices.

Defiance — CPAP overlap

Best for patients with both CPAP and respiratory equipment needs — Defiance handles CPAP fitting and setup, with respiratory equipment coordination through Continental.

Paulding — supply pickup

Drive-through pickup for respiratory supplies — nebulizer supplies, cannulas, tubing. Larger equipment (concentrators, nebulizer machines) typically routes through Continental for setup.

In-home delivery for new setups

Oxygen concentrators and nebulizer machines deliver to your home with setup and patient education — not pickup at the pharmacy. We'll coordinate scheduling when you call.

How To Get Started

From prescription to oxygen running at home.

The path for new oxygen patients — from the initial prescription to ongoing supply.

1

Call Continental with your prescription

Have your oxygen or respiratory prescription, recent oxygen saturation testing if available, and insurance information ready. We confirm coverage and schedule the home setup.

2

In-home delivery & setup

We deliver equipment to your home and set it up in the right location for your daily routine. Patient education covers use, alarms, and emergency procedures.

3

Daily therapy

Use the equipment per your prescription. Questions about alarms, comfort, or supply issues go to Continental. For respiratory emergencies, call 911 first — we'll handle equipment follow-up after.

4

Ongoing supplies

We track supply replacement schedules for cannulas, tubing, masks, and filters based on your insurance allowance. Supplies pick up at Continental, Defiance, or Paulding — whichever is most convenient.

Common Questions

Respiratory equipment questions, answered.

The questions we hear most from patients new to home oxygen or nebulizer therapy.

Does Medicare cover home oxygen?
Medicare Part B covers home oxygen for patients who meet specific medical necessity criteria — typically including a documented blood oxygen level below certain thresholds when measured at rest, during exercise, or during sleep. Coverage requires a current prescription from a qualified provider, qualifying oxygen saturation testing, and ongoing documentation that the patient continues to benefit. Oxygen equipment follows Medicare's capped rental model: the equipment is rented for 36 months, after which Medicare continues paying maintenance fees while the patient continues using the equipment.
What’s the difference between an oxygen concentrator and a tank?
Oxygen concentrators pull oxygen from room air and deliver it to the patient — they run on electricity (with battery backup for portable units) and don't require refilling. Oxygen tanks (cylinders) hold compressed or liquid oxygen and need periodic refilling or replacement. For most home oxygen patients, a stationary concentrator at home plus portable concentrator or smaller cylinders for going out is the typical setup. We'll discuss what fits your specific oxygen prescription and lifestyle.
Can I travel with oxygen?
Yes, with planning. Portable oxygen concentrators are FAA-approved for commercial flights and are the standard for air travel. For road trips and cruises, we can help arrange oxygen at your destination through partner suppliers. Notify us a couple of weeks before travel so we can coordinate equipment, batteries, and any documentation airlines or cruise lines require. Continental has handled travel oxygen logistics for decades — call us with your itinerary.
What do you carry for nebulizer therapy?
We carry tabletop nebulizer machines (the larger compressor-style units that sit on a counter), portable battery-powered nebulizers for travel or away-from-home use, and all the disposable and reusable supplies — masks, mouthpieces, tubing, filter replacements, and medication cups. Most nebulized medications are dispensed separately as prescription items; we coordinate the equipment and supply side.
How does oxygen prescription work?
Oxygen prescriptions come from your physician — typically primary care, pulmonology, or following a hospital discharge. The prescription specifies flow rate (liters per minute), how it's delivered (continuous, on-demand, or both), and when it's needed (rest, exertion, sleep, or 24/7). Qualifying oxygen saturation testing is usually part of the documentation. If you're newly prescribed oxygen and not sure how to start, call Continental with your prescription and we'll walk through the setup process.
Do you set up oxygen equipment in my home?
Yes. For new oxygen patients, we deliver the equipment to your home, set up the stationary concentrator in a location that makes sense for your daily routine, and walk through how to use it, when to use it per your prescription, and what to do if there's an alarm or equipment issue. Portable equipment for travel comes with separate education on battery life and refilling procedures.
Why has Continental been the respiratory location for so long?
Continental is our original 1950 location and developed expertise in respiratory equipment over decades of serving the local community. The staff at Continental has cumulative experience with oxygen setup, troubleshooting respiratory equipment issues, and coordinating with the pulmonologists and primary care providers who manage respiratory patients across Putnam County and surrounding areas. That depth doesn't easily transfer — which is why Continental continues to lead respiratory regardless of which other locations carry equipment.
What if my respiratory equipment alarms or fails at night?
For non-emergency equipment issues — concentrator alarm, low battery on a portable unit, supply ran out — call us during business hours and we'll troubleshoot or arrange replacement equipment. For respiratory emergencies — sudden shortness of breath, equipment failure with a patient on continuous oxygen — call 911 immediately. We'll work with you on any equipment replacement or backup planning during the next business day.

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New oxygen prescription or switching suppliers?

Start at Continental — the respiratory specialty location.

Decades of respiratory equipment experience, in-home setup and education, and direct coordination with regional pulmonologists. Call Continental with your prescription and we'll handle the rest.

Which store do you want to call?

Tap a location to call directly.

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