Is sleeping problem with oxygen therapy?

janaye1369 · Newbie Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 2

Hello! My husband has a serious problem with his lungs. Doctor prescribed him oxygen therapy. I heard that this therapy may be very effective if you use it properly. But I also heard that people who use oxygen therapy can have some sleeping problems? Is it a truth? Thank you!

udale · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 3

If your husband needs to use oxygen therapy, his oxygen levels in blood are low. During sleep, people slow down their breathing. So, people who have low oxygen levels while they are awake, usually have low levels during sleep. Don’t worry, doctor will determine how much oxygen he should take at night.

Is sleeping problem with oxygen therapy?

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