The global oxygen therapy equipment market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the rising prevalence of respiratory disorders, increased utilization in critical care settings, and rapid ...

The clinical and survival benefit of home oxygen therapy, both LTOT and nocturnal oxygen therapy, for patients with COPD and moderate hypoxemia was evaluated in this meta-analysis. Home oxygen therapy ...

Medication treatment for COPD usually involves inhaled medications, such as beta agonists like albuterol or long-acting forms ...

Nevertheless, further studies were validated not only because there were indications that a subset of patients with moderately severe COPD might have benefitted by oxygen supplementation but also ...

The decades-long practice of prescribing long-term oxygen for 24 hours a day to patients with severe hypoxemia from chronic lung diseases appears unnecessary, according to findings from a randomized ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a condition caused by damage to the lungs that results in breathing difficulties.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The addition of high-flow nasal cannula to long-term oxygen therapy may ...

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Key Takeaways Oxygen therapy is not the first choice to treat obstructive sleep apnea ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . October 2 (“O-2”) marks World Oxygen Day. Patients who use oxygen therapy currently struggle with accessing ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it hard to breathe. Narrowed airways can make you cough, wheeze, and feel short of breath. It can affect how you exercise, work, and do other daily ...

There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are things you can do to stay active, breathe easier, and live longer -- even if your condition is more advanced. Ask your ...