There are many people suffering from chronic lung disease for whom their health care professional may prescribe oxygen.
Some examples of chronic lung diseases are emphysema, asthma, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and heart failure.
The Advantages of Oxygen Therapy:
- You will be able to breathe better
- You will sleep better
- Consequently you will start to feel better
- You wll be more alert
- You will have more stamina
- You will be able to lead a more normal and active life.
Oxygen therapy needs to be prescribed by a health professional as it can be dangerous if used at very high levels over a long period. Your professional will tell you how much oxygen you need per minute (flow rate) and when you need to use the oxygen.
Depending on their disease and medical condition, some people need oxygen therapy only when they exercise or sleep. Others may need to use oxygen all the time. Your health care professional will see how much oxygen you need by measuring the level of oxygen in your blood.