Oxygen Concentrator - benefit or harm?
The use of oxygen concentrators in medicine is shrouded in myths. Some consider them useful, others - harmful. How is the situation really? Let's look at all the existing myths.
First myth
Addictive. It is believed that oxygen concentrate is addictive, acting like a drug. Therefore, after breathing with the mixture, a person is constantly experiencing a lack of oxygen and it is difficult for him to breathe. In reality, oxygen concentrate is not addictive, but requires a clear dosage. The mixture has no contraindications, however, with frequent and uncontrolled use, an overdose can be observed. The recommended dose is 5 liters per minute. Doctors say that even inhaling oxygen in 100% concentration for a period does not harm the body. The dosage of the concentrate is based on the clinical picture of the patient’s health.
Second myth
A concentrated mixture leads to a deterioration of the respiratory tract. Careful research has refuted the myth. Since when applying the oxygen mixture in a small flow for a long time, the patient does not worsen hypercapnia, and the quality of life of people with difficulty breathing becomes comfortable and extends for seven years. Also, the use of oxygen at home in high concentrations does not lead to a toxic effect. When you inhale a mixture of 100% concentration, only 30% gets into the lungs.
For patients experiencing severe shock and shortness of breath, the use of a concentrator does not bring the desired effect, but also does not have a detrimental effect on the body. Under the supervision of a specialist, through oxygen therapy, good results can be achieved. At home, sessions are carried out using a pulse oximeter device that detects oxygen levels in the blood.
Third myth
A concentrator is an analogue of an oxygen cushion. Oxygen pillows do not give the desired effect as a concentrator, which provides a long and controlled procedure without refueling. Therapy is recommended for a healthy person before bedtime, while the duration of the session can last from 10 to 40 minutes. This will not only improve overall health, but also improve performance.
Benefits of an Oxygen Concentrator
An oxygen concentrator favorably affects the body, its use allows you to:
- Improve brain activity.
- Relieve the symptom of hypoxia.
- Enrich the blood with oxygen.
- Improve the functioning of the immune system.
- Remove the hangover.
- To establish the work of blood vessels, heart.
The concentrator can be used by people of advanced age, women in position, smokers, athletes, children and people suffering from heart and bronchopulmonary diseases. Oxygen is often used for cocktails, indoor air purification and oxygen therapy.
Hub Recommendations
So that the concentrator does not cause burns and dry airways, a humidifier must be connected to it. As a result, oxygen gently acts on tissues without damaging them. If a person does not have hypoxia, and the oxygen level in the body is at a high level, then the use of a concentrator can worsen the patient's condition by narrowing the blood vessels.
In order to minimize the possible undesirable effects of an oxygen concentrator, the dosage prescribed by the doctor must be strictly observed, use the equipment according to the instructions, and disinfect after each use.
You can always learn about the proper use of the concentrator from the managers of the Medika store, who have the appropriate education and extensive experience.