In past Medscape posts, I've railed against the cost of inappropriate prescriptions for oxygen. A recent review recommended against prescribing oxygen for patients with isolated exertional or ...

Delayed diagnosis of fibrotic ILD leads to higher mortality rates and shorter overall survival, emphasizing the need for early clinical recognition. Supplemental oxygen therapy in fibrotic ILD ...

A nasal cannula is a medical device that provides supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels. There are two types of nasal cannulas: low flow and high flow. The device has two ...

Of 3 recommendations provided for home oxygen use in patients with COPD, a strong recommendation was made for providing at least 15 hours per day of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) in those with ...

It's well known that exercise is good for your brain. For years, scientists have shown even a single session of heart-pumping ...

While oxygen therapy is effective for cluster headaches, its effectiveness for migraine is still uncertain and requires further research. Some studies suggest oxygen therapy may reduce migraine ...

Aircraft oxygen systems are essential for high-altitude flight, serving to supplement oxygen in unpressurized cabins or as emergency backups in pressurized aircraft during events like depressurization ...

"We burn through oxygen every day," a New York doctor said. Hospitals across the U.S. battling the coronavirus have been consistently reporting shortages of personal protective gear, ventilators and ...

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Oxygen therapy helps people with emphysema breathe more easily. In the later stages of the illness, oxygen may also extend someone’s life. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Life is thriving on planet Earth thanks to oxygen. Oxygen is a ...