What is Oxygen therapy?
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Oxygen therapy is used to treat emphysema, pneumonia, some heart disorders, and any disease that impairs the body's ability to take up and use gaseous oxygen.
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How do members experience Oxygen therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 2,872 | 354 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,431 | 103 | |
| Pulmonary hypertension | 217 | 53 | |
| Interstitial lung disease | 178 | 41 | |
| Sleep apnea disorder | 119 | 22 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 11 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 10 | |
| Runny nose (rhinorrhea) | 7 | |
| Dry nasal passages | 5 | |
| Sore nose | 5 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 36 | |
| Mild | 83 | |
| None | 447 |
Member evaluations
gagafor2
evaluated on Sep 27, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Major
- Side effects: None
KipWong
evaluated on Feb 28, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for decreased diaphragm strength: Moderate
- Side effects: None
thjuland
evaluated on Sep 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Major
- Side effects: None
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