Scleroderma World - Oxygen Therapy


	There are hundreds of different types of treatments for our autoimmune diseases. On this page will will try to describe some of those treatments. The first was our Oxygen Therapy page. Next came Medication. In the future we hope to add others.

Oxygen Therapy: Delivery

(The examples used below may involve commercial sites. They are not meant as an endorsement of that particular brand or company. They are used only as an example of what is available and what those systems look like.)

Nasal Cannulas - A cannula is the two-pronged device inserted into your nostrils. It is connected to an oxygen cylinder or concentrator/vessel. There are several different types and sizes of cannulas. It is important to get the correct type as well as size just for your own particular equipment and you.

Oxygen Mask - An oxygen mask is usually for people who need a high flow of oxygen. Or, some folks use a nasal cannula during the day and a mask at night, or if your nose is irritated or clogged by a cold.

Transtracheal Oxygen Catheter - This system requires the permanent insertion of a catheter in the windpipe or trachea. A "necklace" holds the tubing and catheter in place.

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For comments or more information, e-mail: thegoils@sdworld.org

For comments or more information,
e-mail: thegoils@sdworld.org