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Hello! Today is World Oxygen Day. The COPD Foundation leads the effort to coordinate this day.
If you are a family member, friend, or caregiver for someone on oxygen, please focus on the person, not the equipment. The tubes and devices are part of their life, but they don’t define who they are. Engage in conversation, share laughs, and treat them as you always have. Being around someone on oxygen can feel unfamiliar at first, but once you understand the purpose and normalize it in your mind, the anxiety fades. They’re still the same person — just breathing a little easier. Your openness and empathy can help both of you feel more comfortable.
Below is a video on Oxygen Basics:Oxygen360: Oxygen Basics
Hello! To prepare for World Oxygen Day on 10/2, I wanted to share a few tips on Oxygen Safety. Some people do not understand the role of oxygen for a person with a chronic lung disease. Oxygen therapy isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of strength. It means the person is actively managing their health and choosing to live fully. Think of it like glasses for vision or a hearing aid for sound — it is another form of support. It delivers extra oxygen to help the body function better.
Modern oxygen therapy equipment is designed to be safe when used correctly. Below is an image with a few tips for anyone on oxygen therapy or a caregiver for someone on oxygen therapy. Please discuss more safety tips with your healthcare providers. Do you have any questions about oxygen therapy?
Hello! World Oxygen Day on Friday, October "0-2"
World Oxygen Day is a global, collaborative campaign led by the COPD Foundation to raise awareness and educate communities about the benefits of oxygen therapy, as well as advocacy and support for patients, caregivers, and health care providers with chronic lung disease.
If you are interested in getting involved in this movement, below is the World Oxygen Day toolkit: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-Oxygen-Day-Toolkit.html?soid=1103590430047&aid=vANx73YqggQ
I'm currently on oxygen therapy and considering changing my user name to oxygen4evr.
YouAndOxygenTherapy.com, created in collaboration with the American Thoracic Society, provides interviews / videos with both clinicians and oxygen therapy users. The above link provides great, useful information on oxygen therapy for you to share with anyone who needs oxygen therapy.
The comprehensive guide below reviews the basics on oxygen therapy. https://www.copdfoundation.org/Downloads/The_Supplemental_Oxygen_Guide_COPD-March-2020.pdf
Please let us know if you have any specific questions.
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