Patient and Family Guide on Long Term Oxygen Therapy The need for oxygen therapy Oxygen therapy aims to provide extra oxygen during breathing to improve oxygen levels in your blood. Oxygen therapy is prescribed for patients with: •
Chronic Lung Diseases (e.g. COPD, Bronchiectasis) who may suffer from continuous low levels of oxygen
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Palliative therapies that focus on comfort, providing symptom relief and enhancing quality of life
Recommended usage •
At least ___________ hours of oxygen therapy including during sleep
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Whenever an individual feels breathless
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During or after activities such as toileting, walking or exercise
Oxygen prescription Oxygen therapy should only be used as per doctor’s prescription. Patient requires ______________ litres of oxygen. For ______________ hours per day/as necessary.