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Learn about stationary oxygen concentrators, how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
Using Your Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
Learn about stationary oxygen concentrators, how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
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Learn about portable oxygen concentrators, how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Learn about portable oxygen concentrators, how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
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Learn about oxygen tanks (also known as oxygen cylinders), how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
Using Oxygen Tanks
Learn about oxygen tanks (also known as oxygen cylinders), how they work, and how to use them effectively and safely.
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Learn about using oxygen concentrators and tanks safely.
Using Oxygen Safely
Learn about using oxygen concentrators and tanks safely.
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Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy to help you get the facts.
Understanding Oxygen Therapy
Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy to help you get the facts.
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Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Oxygen Therapy and COPD
Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
Oxygen Therapy and ILD
Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
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Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy after a hospital stay.
Oxygen Therapy After Hospitalization
Experts answer frequently asked questions about oxygen therapy after a hospital stay.
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Experts answer frequently asked questions and provide general health tips for people on oxygen therapy.
Oxygen Therapy and Healthy Living
Experts answer frequently asked questions and provide general health tips for people on oxygen therapy.
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Patient advocates share their personal knowledge and experience with oxygen therapy.
Oxygen Therapy Patient Stories
Patient advocates share their personal knowledge and experience with oxygen therapy.
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Welcome to You and Oxygen Therapy
An Animated Guide to Oxygen Therapy for Lung Diseases

This resource is intended for patients using oxygen therapy, as well as caregivers and those that are interested in learning about oxygen therapy. You will find expert advice to help you discuss key issues with your healthcare provider and make important decisions related to management and treatment. Easy-to-understand animations, expert videos, patient stories, and illustrated slide shows are available to you. You are invited to provide feedback to help direct future content as this site becomes part of your personal information resource.

We hope this site will be useful to you, but it is not a substitute for the medical advice of your doctor. If you have questions please contact us here. By using this site you agree to the terms of use.

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Learn about a variety of topics on oxygen therapy through short animations.
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Learn about a variety of topics on oxygen therapy through short animations.
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This educational activity has been developed by American Thoracic Society, COPD Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The visuals provided are meant to be representations only. No specific brand of oxygen equipment is being promoted or endorsed.

This activity is supported by educational grants from:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Gawlicki Family Foundation

Thank you to the funders of You And Oxygen Therapy. All content is developed independently by the American Thoracic Society, COPD Foundation, and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc. in collaboration with an Expert Faculty group; funders are allowed no influence on the content of You And Oxygen Therapy.

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This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.