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Shall I use oxygen concentrator to do pranayama?

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I do not have any existing problem. I live in a very congested neighborhood, and it is very polluted. I would like to do pranayama basically for my well-being and mental peace. Shall I use an oxygen concentrator to do pranayama? What precautions should I take? I am not on any regular medication.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First of all, I congratulate you for considering pranayama yoga for a healthy lifestyle. As you said you do not have any existing problem, I do not recommend oxygen for pranayama regularly. Because oxygen is a medicine. If you do not have any disease, then you should not use it unnecessarily. It should only be reserved for oxygen desaturation because of lung disease.

You can maintain enough oxygen concentration in your body by doing pranayama or any other yoga, regular exercise, and running. Even if the atmosphere surrounding you is polluted, it is not good to use a concentrator for oxygen, as it will harm your body instead of helping you. So, I clearly recommend not using an oxygen concentrator for pranayama. You should do it on room air oxygen.

I hope the concept is clear to you.

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Published At April 13, 2016
Reviewed At November 26, 2025

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with extensive years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills.

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with extensive years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills.

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