Living with COPD
It is very important to establish healthy lifestyle habits:
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Maintain a balanced diet
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Practice physical exercises
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have a good night's sleep
Home oxygen therapy
If blood oxygen levels are low, it may be necessary to administer oxygen from an external source.
There are different alternatives that will allow you to continue maintaining an active life:
- fixed oxygen concentrator
- portable oxygen concentrator
- portable liquid oxygen
- oxygen bottle
Your doctor will tell you the most suitable option and how many hours to use it.
Afterwards, a specialized company like VitalAire will install it in your home, explaining how it works and providing support and attention throughout the process.
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Normalizing oxygen use in COPD
Oxygen therapyYou need it to live!
You shouldn't feel guilty about having COPD and be embarrassed to go out with your oxygen equipment.
You can:
Travel by car, train, plane...
Do leisure activities (cinema, theater..)
Maintain your independance and autonomy -
Traveling with your portable oxygen device
Plan your tripYou just need to plan your trips in advance and make sure you have options for recharging your portable oxygen device.
Our commitment to the patient's quality of life
The main challenge of this care is to improve the patient's quality of life through adherence to treatment.
Caring for the patient with COPD
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