Oxygen concentrator does not cure lung disease, but it is an important therapy that improves symptoms and organ function for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) , Sleep Apnea , Bronchitis, COVID-19, Asbestosis, lung abscess, lung cancer, Pneumonia, Pulmonary fibrosis or Cystic fibrosis Diseases.
Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
Be less short of breath.
- Oxygen therapy can help you by decreasing your shortness of breath or breathlessness.
- Impact of Oxygen on Shortness of Breath in Lung Disease Patients: Oxygen can reduce shortness of breath in lung disease patients during daily activities, but it won’t reduce it.
- Not everyone who has shortness of breath is a candidate for oxygen, so be sure to talk to your doctor about whether it is right for you.
Feel less fatigued.
- When you are not getting enough oxygen, it can make you feel very fatigued.
- Simple tasks, such as doing household chores, can be a struggle.
- Oxygen therapy can circulate more oxygen I to your bloodstream which can improve your energy levels.
Sleep better.
- People with lung disease often have a hard time sleeping or don’t get very restful sleep.
- Overnight Oxygen Loss in Lung Disease Patients: People with lung disease experience oxygen loss in their blood overnight, especially during REM sleep, among other reasons
- Using oxygen therapy at night allows your body to get more oxygen into the blood stream so that you may get a better night’s sleep.
Be more active.
- Oxygen therapy may help you become more active and get you back doing the activities you enjoy.
- Many people with lung disease use oxygen during exercise, to run errands, to do chores, and even when flying.
- Continuing normal activities while using oxygen: Using oxygen does not prevent you from doing what you love.
- When your body has enough oxygen, you will have more energy to be more active.
- Staying active is a key part of staying as healthy as possible.
