The Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
If you use supplemental oxygen, you may be wondering if your body will become dependent on it. Dr. Peter Terry, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins, addesses this common concern.
Some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) benefit not only from breath exercises, improved breathing techniques, and medications, but also from home oxygen therapy. Home oxygen therapy typically enhances sleep and mood, increases mental alertness and stamina, and allows people to carry out their daily activities more efficiently.
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April 23, 2009
Tags: benefits of supplemental oxygen, home oxygen use, supplemental oxygen Posted in: COPD - supplemental oxygen
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