Oxygen Levels and Supplemental Oxygen...If your oxygen levels are low, doctors may prescribe supplemental oxygen. So, what are oxygen levels, and what is supplemental oxygen?... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
4 Amazing Benefits of Home Oxygen Therapy...One group received supplemental oxygen only at night.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental Oxygen...Sometimes mom had nose dryness with supplemental oxygen for COPD. Then the cannula would irritate it and make things worse.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?...And, prior to our modern era, people with low oxygen levels did not have access to supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD Treatment...Supplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for You...So, your doctor has decided your breathing status requires supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Using and Wearing Supplemental Oxygen...At least once a day, I hear someone say how much they dread wearing supplemental oxygen.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Lexicon: Oxygen Terms To Know...Supplemental oxygen. It’s when you inhale more oxygen than what’s in room air.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen...This may be a sign that it's time for you to start using supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?...As a general rule, people whose oxygen levels remain above 88% even when exercising do not need supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...to supplemental oxygen use.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
On Oxygen & On The Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable Oxygen...oxygen these days might give you the freedom that, without supplemental oxygen, you would never have.... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Do's and Don'ts of Using Supplemental Oxygen at Home...Using supplemental oxygen at home can go a long way towards improving or maintaining the quality of life for a person who has COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Hospital Oxygen Delivery Devices...These are oxygen delivery devices that supply you with supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?...Yes, you can be short of breath while continuing to have normal oxygen levels. However, some people with COPD may benefit from supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Newbie...His oxygen level is still around 96 while sitting. His doctor has refused to give him supplemental oxygen!... By pennyharlow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with Oxygen...If your doctor has prescribed supplemental oxygen, there is no need to feel that you will never be able to leave your home again.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen Equipment...Most people on supplemental oxygen use a nasal cannula, but a mask is another option.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Medication, supplemental oxygen and exercise may result in some improvements.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments114 comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...This can be supplied with supplemental oxygen, or home oxygen therapy. Your doctor can order tests to see if you qualify for home oxygen therapy.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments