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    • Using Your Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
    • Using Your Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
      • Animation - Using Your Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
      • Slide Show - Using Your Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
    • Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
    • Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
      • Animation - Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
      • Slide Show - Using Your Portable Oxygen Concentrator
    • Using Oxygen Tanks
    • Using Oxygen Tanks
      • Animation - Using Oxygen Tanks
      • Slide Show - Using Oxygen Tanks
    • Using Oxygen Safely
    • Using Oxygen Safely
      • Animation - Using Oxygen Safely
      • Slide Show - Using Oxygen Safely
    • Understanding Oxygen Therapy
    • Understanding Oxygen Therapy
      • Expert Videos:
      • What are the overall goals of oxygen therapy?
      • What should people know about their oxygen prescription?
      • How can people get the oxygen therapy that best meets their needs?
      • How can people adjust to everyday life with oxygen therapy?
      • What questions should patients ask their nurse about their oxygen prescription?
      • How can nurses and patients work together to optimize oxygen therapy?
      • How do patients get started on oxygen therapy? What is the process?
      • How can patients work with their healthcare team to monitor their health and oxygen needs?
      • What myths or misinformation is there online about oxygen therapy?
      • Patient Videos:
      • Jean's story: How did you get started using oxygen therapy?
      • Karen's story: How has oxygen therapy helped to improve your health?
      • Jean's story: What benefits have you experienced using oxygen therapy?
      • Karen's story: What benefits have you experienced using oxygen therapy?
      • Jean's story: What challenges have you experienced using oxygen therapy?
      • Karen's story: What challenges have you experienced using oxygen therapy?
    • Oxygen Therapy and COPD
    • Oxygen Therapy and COPD
      • Expert Videos:
      • What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
      • Why might someone with COPD need oxygen therapy?
      • How does someone with COPD know if their oxygen therapy is “working” for them?
      • What signs or symptoms should someone with COPD monitor? What might trigger calling for help?
    • Oxygen Therapy and ILD
    • Oxygen Therapy and ILD
      • Expert Videos:
      • What is interstitial lung disease (ILD)?
      • Why might someone with interstitial lung disease (ILD) need oxygen therapy?
      • How does someone with ILD know if their oxygen therapy is “working” for them?
      • What signs or symptoms should someone with ILD monitor? What might trigger calling for help?
    • Oxygen Therapy After Hospitalization
    • Oxygen Therapy After Hospitalization
      • Expert Videos:
      • How do doctors determine who needs oxygen therapy after hospitalization?
      • If a person needs oxygen after hospitalization, will they always need to use oxygen?
      • How do people arrange oxygen therapy in their homes?
      • What advice do you have for people using oxygen on how to effectively work with their healthcare team?
      • What other conditions require oxygen therapy, other than COPD?
      • What advice do you have for someone who is new to oxygen therapy?
    • Oxygen Therapy and Healthy Living
    • Oxygen Therapy and Healthy Living
      • Expert Videos:
      • What are some general health tips for people on oxygen therapy?
      • Which in-person or online support groups can help people on oxygen, and their caregivers?
      • What are some best practices for exercising with oxygen therapy?
      • What questions should people ask their healthcare team about pulmonary rehab?
      • Patient Videos:
      • Jean's story: Which oxygen therapy support networks have you found useful?
      • Jean's story: What advice do you have for air travel with oxygen therapy?
      • Karen's story: What advice do you have for air travel with oxygen therapy?
      • Jean's story: What are some tips for using oxygen safely at home?
      • Karen's story: What safety issues should people watch out for with oxygen therapy?
      • Jean's story: What advice can you share for people who are new to oxygen therapy?
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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:
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