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Oxygen therapy has also become much more versatile
in recent years, as several different types of oxygen delivery devices
have become available.
The cells in the body get their energy from the
interaction of oxygen with food. The energy produced is used to
do everything from breathing to carrying out bodily functions.
For people who do not get enough oxygen naturally,
supplement of oxygen can have several benefits. Supplement oxygen
can improve their sleep and mood, increase their mental alertness
and stamina, and allow their bodies to carry out normal functions.
Many patients require long term oxygen therapy.
The importance of Oxygen therapy for many patients with heart and
lung diseases is now universally recognized.
Oxygen therapy reduces pulmonary artery pressure
and pulmonary vascular resistance, increase exercise capacity ,
improves oxygenation during sleep, improves neuro psychological
performance and prolongs patient survival.
People who may need oxygen therapy include those
with: Chronic Bronchitis, Congestive heart failure, Diabetes, Wound
healing , Emphysema, Cystic fibrosis, Asthma, Occupational lung
disease , and Lung cancer . Hypoxia due to any reason , O2 pure
is beneficial.
The prescription by your Doctor must include how
much oxygen flow rate is needed per minute, for how long and how
many times in a day.
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