Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home
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Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home
Why use oxygen therapy?
Some people with lung or heart disease have low levels of oxygen in their blood. This can make them feel tired and short of breath. Oxygen therapy will give you extra oxygen and may help you feel better, do more, and even sleep better. It may also help you live longer if you have low blood oxygen levels.
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Oxygen therapy can increase oxygen levels in the blood.
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Some people with lung or heart disease have low levels of oxygen in their blood. Getting extra oxygen can increase oxygen levels and make you feel better.
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Oxygen therapy can increase oxygen levels in people who have low levels of oxygen in their blood.
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Last Updated:
May 8, 2008- Author:
- Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Cynthia Tank - Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology
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