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What Is Oxygen Therapy? Uses, Benefits & Considerations

Oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that delivers supplemental oxygen to individuals whose blood oxygen levels are too low due to illness or injury. It’s a vital form of care for people living with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, helping them breathe easier, feel more energised, and maintain a better quality of life. Maintaining an oxygen level of above 90% is widely […]

What Is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Sleep apnea is a common and extremely disruptive sleep disorder. It affects millions of people worldwide, which includes a significant number of South Africans. The South African Society for Sleep and Health (SASSH) estimates that 26% of adults in South Africa suffer it, and 80% of those go undiagnosed! Sleep apnea in adults is far […]

Navigating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Beyond

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The most efficient way to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) depends on the severity of the condition, patient preferences, and individual health factors. However, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy remains the gold standard for treating OSA due to its high efficacy in keeping the airway open during sleep. Here’s an overview of CPAP therapy […]

High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy and Its Impact on Covid-19

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The use of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) Therapy for severe COVID-19 cases is becoming more and more widespread. It all started when the bold doctors at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town implemented a gutsy, much lesser-known treatment that not only bypassed the current ventilator shortage, but possibly saved thousands of lives whilst also providing a […]

Top 5 Maintenance Tips for your Home Oxygen Machine

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Undergoing oxygen therapy is a life changing event. You as a patient with a lung condition, now needs to have oxygen with you at all times. This means that your Home Oxygen Machine is going to be running every time you are at home and so over time, as we know, things can start to […]