Oxygen
Therapy is a method of treatment which provides the body with extra oxygen, a
gas which your body needs to function well.
If the level of oxygen in your blood becomes too low it can have a significant impact on your heart and brain and in some extreme cases can cause irreparable damage. In recent years, oxygen therapy has become a very popular treatment method amongst health professionals and there are a number of conditions which can be improved by regular oxygen therapy.
If the level of oxygen in your blood becomes too low it can have a significant impact on your heart and brain and in some extreme cases can cause irreparable damage. In recent years, oxygen therapy has become a very popular treatment method amongst health professionals and there are a number of conditions which can be improved by regular oxygen therapy.
Oxygen Cylinders
Oxygen
therapy covers a whole range of treatments although the most well known is the
administering of oxygen via a compressed oxygen cylinder. This type of therapy is usually used for
people who suffer from long-term conditions affecting their breathing or blood
circulation such as cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension and sleep
apnoea. Depending on the extent of your
condition, you may only require short bouts of oxygen therapy or you may need
to embark on a prolonged course of treatment.
Oxygen
cylinders must be handled very carefully and they are not easy to move around,
although they are fairly inexpensive so are a very popular choice for home
treatments.
Liquid Oxygen
Another
type of oxygen therapy is the administering of oxygen via a liquid form, suchas AerobicOxygen. Liquid oxygen can be taken
by almost anyone, on a daily basis, and is well known for helping with a
variety of complaints such as constants colds and flus right through to low
energy and headaches.
Oxygen Concentrators
An
electrical device which takes air from the surrounding environment and then
filters out all the other gases, extracting the oxygen which the patient then
receives. This is a very inexpensive
method of oxygen therapy and can come in very compact systems meaning it can be
transported out and about as needed.
Of
course, if you feel you require oxygen therapy you should always seek the
advice of your GP or medical practitioner who will be able to offer support and
advice on the best type of treatment for you.
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