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Liquid Oxygen Levels With Apnea
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - Oxygen-Replacement Therapy
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Oxygen-Replacement Therapy
Lung function may eventually worsen to the point that patients may need supplemental oxygen delivered 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. Continuous oxygen therapy is usually recommended for patients with:
- Lung oxygen level below 55 mm Hg...
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