COPD Oxygen

Oxygen therapy is a treatment used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. It is commonly used to improve or relieve the symptoms of this illness.

One of the most common symptoms of COPD is dyspnea or difficulty in breathing. Often times, patients with this illness complains “running out of breath”, “shortness in breath”, and “tightness in the lungs”. This symptom could be very difficult to bear as it limits the person from doing vigorous physical activities.

Oxygen therapy works by reducing the excess red blood cells. This is usually caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood. This therapy also helps the patient breathe more deeply and properly.

This treatment is usually applied depending on the severity of the condition. Ideally, oxygen therapy should be used on a daily basis in order to achieve the best results. However, patients with mild cases can limit their use for a brief number of hours.

There are different types of devices used in oxygen therapy. Electrically operated oxygen concentrators are common in hospitals and clinics. On the other hand, a small and portable compressed oxygen machine is ideal for patients leaving outside their homes for a couple for hours. There are also liquid systems that are especially designed for home use.