Oxygen is essential to a properly functioning body. In fact, the brain requires a constant supply of glucose and oxygen. However, if you have a chronic lung disease such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis or COPD, having enough blood oxygen can be challenging. Lack of oxygen to the brain can cause brain damage in minutes. When the brain does not … Read more
For tissues and organs to receive the proper amount of oxygen, your heart must pump blood successfully. For someone with COPD or another lung disease, low blood oxygen levels are concerning. A healthy heart’s blood flow cycle follows this pattern: body-heart-lungs-heart-body. To understand how oxygen affects the heart, it’s important to understand how the heart works as well … Read more
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases, keeping a close eye on their blood oxygen level is typically part of the daily routine. However, for people living with COPD and other chronic lung conditions, receiving enough oxygen can be challenging. Every cell, organ and tissue in your body needs adequate oxygen, … Read more
Many people with COPD experience problems with their kidneys. One of the characteristics of chronic lung diseases is low blood-oxygen levels, which can lead to other conditions. Here’s some information about oxygen and the kidneys. What is the role of the kidneys? The kidneys are bean-shaped and play an essential role. Kidneys are multi-functional, extracting waste from the blood, … Read more
Doctors often prescribe oxygen therapy at home for people with chronic lung disease and low blood oxygen levels. Doctors and COPD patients keep a close eye on blood oxygen levels. Oxygen is essential to a properly functioning body. Every cell, organ and tissue in your body needs enough oxygen. Healthy oxygen levels help keep your body working … Read more
For people with lung disease who regularly need supplemental oxygen, the hassle of airline travel can seem like a daunting task. But fear not because even though it takes a few more steps, commercial airline travel is still an option. Here are our travel tips on how to fly with oxygen tanks for people with lung disease. How to Fly with Oxygen Containers: … Read more
One of the many challenges of living with a chronic lung disease is having low blood-oxygen levels. Hypoxia can occur when the organs, cells, and tissues of the body do not receive enough oxygen. Having a chronic lung disease can increase your risk of developing hypoxia. We’re here to help you better understand low blood oxygen and how … Read more
When it comes to your blood oxygen level, a second look can never hurt. Let’s be frank: if you’re currently living with a chronic lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis (PF), or emphysema, the maintenance of your health and symptom expression is generally your top priority. Often, this can mean a particular level of scrutiny … Read more
Many people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and other chronic lung diseases have low blood oxygen levels. Often, their doctor prescribes oxygen therapy. Oxygen therapy helps people improve their blood oxygen levels and maintain a better blood oxygen level. If you use oxygen therapy, it’s important to keep your oxygen equipment clean and to practice safe use. Keeping … Read more
Are you wondering why the brain needs oxygen? Oxygen levels and brain function go hand in hand. Having enough oxygen in the brain is crucial to brain function and, therefore, to the body as a whole. The brain requires a constant supply of both oxygen and glucose. Without enough oxygen or with low blood-oxygen levels, the … Read more