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Oxygen-Replacement Therapy

Eventually, lung function may worsen to the point that patients may need to rely on supplemental oxygen provided through portable or stationary tanks.

Continuous Therapy. Continuous oxygen therapy (more than 15 hours a day) is the only treatment for emphysema that has been proven to prolong survival in certain patients. It also improves alertness, motor speed, and hand strength. Usually continuous oxygen therapy is recommended for patients under the following circumstanc...

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Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, causing extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood.... Read more »

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