Outdoor Risk Factors: Identify and Reduce Them

Poor outdoor air quality and air pollution affect everyone, but they’re very bad for people with lung and liver problems. Going outside exposes you to outdoor risk factors like air pollution secondhand smoke dust fumes chemicals mold, fungi, and bacteria Download Outdoor Risk Factors – Identify and Reduce Them as a PDF. Certain places have…

Choosing an Oxygen Delivery System & Service Provider

Before you choose an oxygen delivery system, discuss your choices with your healthcare practitioner. Then explore companies in your area that provide service. Start by checking with your health insurance provider. They may have contracts with specific companies in your area. Download Choosing an Oxygen Delivery System & Service Provider as a PDF. If you’re…

Oxygen Delivery Systems

Home oxygen equipment has two essential components: the oxygen storage system and the oxygen delivery system. The first stores oxygen. The second moves the oxygen from the storage container to your lungs. Download Oxygen Delivery Systems as a PDF. Your oxygen delivery options include: Nasal cannulas Transtracheal catheters Reservoir cannulas Pulsed delivery systems Face masks…

Reframe Your Thoughts About Oxygen Therapy

Being told that you need oxygen therapy can make you feel uncertain, frustrated, scared, and sad. Some people choose not to use supplemental oxygen, even if their doctor suggests it. However, if you can reframe your thoughts about oxygen therapy, you may have an easier time accepting this life-saving treatment. Download Reframe Your Thoughts About…

Assessing Oxygen Needs: Now and in the Future

Over the long term, low blood-oxygen levels (hypoxemia) can lower your quality of life severely — and lead to death. Diagnosing hypoxemia, assessing oxygen needs, and starting oxygen therapy is key to living a better life with Alpha-1 lung disease. Download Assessing Oxygen Needs – Now and in the Future as a PDF. Do you…