Would You Benefit From Oxygen Therapy?

Breathing is second nature.

We breathe in through our nose or mouth, fill our lungs, and exhale without blinking an eye. However, imagine having a difficult time with something as simple as breathing. Unfortunately, for those who suffer from an illness that interferes with breathing, it is no longer a thoughtless process. When one’s breathing is compromised, oxygen levels in their blood decrease to below normal, and that is when oxygen therapy is needed to assist the body and restore oxygen levels back to normal.

One illness that affects breathing is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and can be genetic or caused from exposure to irritants. Common irritants are tobacco smoke and polluted air. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 15 million adults suffer from COPD and millions are unaware of it. If you do have COPD or COPD symptoms, you may need oxygen therapy. There are two forms of respiratory conditions that require oxygen therapy. First are acute or short-term conditions. Acute respiratory conditions tend to occur abruptly and improve within a couple of weeks after treatment.

You may temporarily benefit from an oxygen therapy concentrator if you suffer from the following short term illnesses.

• Pneumonia: this infection is found in one or both lungs, which causes your lungs to become inflamed and filled with fluid.
• Asthma: those who suffer from severe asthma attacks need oxygen therapy to regain normal breathing. Asthma is a lung disease, and when in an attack, the air tubes constrict and the lungs become inflamed, making it very difficult for any air to make its way in.
• ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome is another lung condition that is caused from illnesses like pneumonia. On the other hand, there are many who would benefit from oxygen therapy on a daily basis. Those who suffer from the following chronic conditions are in continuous need of an oxygen concentrator.
• COPD: This disease can take on two forms – as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. COPD is a slow developing illness that harms the air tubes, air sacs, and inhibits ones breathing.
• Heart Failure: when the heart fails, it cannot pump the sufficient amount of oxygen needed into the bloodstream.
• CF: cystic fibrosis is hereditary and is a glands disease that produces excessive amount of mucus, which can block the air tubes and cause infections that damage the lungs.
• Sleeping breathing disorders: sleep apnea or transient nocturnal desaturation do not allow the appropriate amount of oxygen to reach your blood.

For these conditions, a mask is secured over your mouth and nose throughout the night, to ensure that your body receives optimal oxygen levels. If you suffer from any of these conditions, whether acute or chronic, be sure to consult your general practitioner about purchasing an oxygen concentrator.

Receiving oxygen therapy may just be exactly what you need in order to live a full and healthy life!

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