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Instructions and help about IMPORTANTDomiciliary Medical Oxygen Therapy Andor

It can be overwhelming to be told you need oxygen, but you are not alone. Many people living with a lung disease find that oxygen helps them stay active, sleep better and have more energy to do the things they like. There are many different types of oxygen devices you can use at home and on the go. The types of oxygen prescribed to you by your doctor are based on: how much supplemental or “extra” oxygen your body needs, when you need the extra oxygen (for example, if you need it only during sleep or when you are active or if you need it all the time), your lifestyle, and your insurance coverage. Each type of oxygen delivery device has a setting or an “oxygen flow rate.” This is the amount of liters of oxygen flowing per minute. This rate should be set by your healthcare provider. Remember that oxygen is a drug, and you should not change it without first consulting with them. When the oxygen delivery company comes to drop off our oxygen equipment, be sure to ask as