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Oxygen therapy is provided for patients with breathing disorders who cannot get adequate oxygen readily. It will help in increasing the quality of life by ensuring proper sleep and good energy. Breathing disorders that might need supplemental oxygen therapy include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, undeveloped lungs in newborns, lung fibrosis, sleep apnea, respiratory asthma, heart failure, etc. Oxygen gas, liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are the distinct varieties of oxygen therapy.

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How to manage pneumothorax and mediastinal emphysema?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the CT scan reports and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be a long-standing problem, and it progresses fast.

With TB, what support do I need before hypercapnia onset?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, the patient has tuberculosis (TB), and hypoxia is more common, which leads to type 1 respiratory failure. So, only supplemental oxygen is not enough.

I have cystic fibrosis. How to titrate my oxygen levels?

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Can an elderly person with COPD advised to board a flight?

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Why does oxygen drop below 90 in exertion in the elderly?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from asthma.

What causes loss of consciousness after a stroke?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When the cortical damage is widespread, consciousness is impaired. Your father has come out of the deep unconsciousness; he is recovering now.

Can COPD lead to bronchiectasis and worsen lung damage?

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Inhaled a substantial amount of sanded grout. Feeling shortness of breath,throat irritation. Can you help?

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Is it concerning to have mild PAH in a 35-week-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Congratulations on your nephew doing good by now. He has been taken care of quite well by the neonatology team.

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