Q. Shall I use oxygen concentrator to do pranayama?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

• First of all, I congratulate you for considering pranayama yoga for 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 concentrator for oxygen as it will harm your body instead of helping you.

• So, I clearly recommend not to use oxygen concentrator for pranayama. You should do it on room air oxygen. I hope the concept is clear to you.

For further doubts consult a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pulmonologist

Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

Experience: 12 + Yrs

Allergy Specialist

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