Using Oxygen
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Oxygen is essential for life. When heart conditions or chronic lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make it difficult for a person to breathe, a health care provider will often recommend using oxygen at home. This video shows you how to help your family member or friend use oxygen equipment and get the important benefits oxygen provides— breathing more easily, being more active, and sleeping better. It covers three main areas: • How to use oxygen equipment • How to safely store oxygen • When to contact the person’s health care provider
Oxygen is essential for life. When heart conditions or chronic lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make it difficult for a person to breathe, a health care provider will often recommend using oxygen at home. This video shows you how to help your family member or friend use oxygen equipment and get the important benefits oxygen provides— breathing more easily, being more active, and sleeping better. It covers three main areas: • How to use oxygen equipment • How to safely store oxygen • When to contact the person’s health care provider
