What is Oxygen Therapy?

Normally, our lungs adsorb oxygen from the air that we breathe and transfers it to our tissues through our bloodstream. For some of us, that absorbed oxygen level is too low and oxygen therapy is necessary.

Who Requires Oxygen Therapy?

There are several conditions or diseases that can cause low oxygen levels in our bloodstream. These conditions or diseases can be short term or long term and may include but are not limited to: COPD, Heart Failure, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Severe Pneumonia, and Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis.

What can Oxygen Therapy do for you?

Oxygen therapy may improve energy levels, decrease shortness of breath, improve sleep, increase exercise tolerance, and improve quality of life.

What Happens After Your Doctor Prescribes Oxygen Therapy?

As a client of Lakeland Respiratory you will be guided through the entire process by our well trained staff. You will likely have several questions, this is expected and we strive to make the process as easy as possible for you. A Registered Respiratory Therapist will come to you and guide you through the entire process. You will be provided with the equipment necessary to deliver your oxygen, as well as all the required education and training. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will also provide you with a care plan that will provide specific treatment for your individual needs

Oxygen Therapy Equipment

All necessary oxygen therapy equipment will be delivered to your home. You will be provided with equipment to use at home (an oxygen concentrator that plugs into a wall outlet) and equipment to use when you leave your house (an oxygen cylinder with an oxygen conserving device or a portable oxygen concentrator).

Ongoing Patient Support

At Lakeland Respiratory we are committed and dedicated to providing quality respiratory care. A Registered Respiratory Therapist is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you to contact in the event of an equipment malfunction.