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Oxygen Guides, Research & Other O2 Related Information
Supplemental Guide to Using O2  886k PDF Document - Some of the most frequently asked questions this document addresses includes:.

  • How do I obtain medical O2?

  • What kind of O2 mask and regulator should I use?

  • How many O2 cylinders should I ask for when I see my healthcare provider?

  • What flow rate should I use?

  • When should I use medical O2?

  • How long can I breathe 100% O2?

  • Are there any health risks associated with breathing 100% O2?

  • Can I use 100% O2 with other medications prescribed by my healthcare provider?

  • Can I use 100% O2 if I am also a COPD sufferer?

This link is to an article by Dr. Todd Rozen justifying high oxygen flow rates - up to 15 lpm.  Print this and show it to your doctor if s/he balks at prescribing O2 at 15 lpm.

Link to online calculator tells how long the various O2 tanks last at different flow rates.

Link to information on Oxygen Concentrations, Grades and Labels

Oxygen Research Articles

Hyperbaric Oxygen Research Articles

Example of a Letter of Medical Necessity for Oxygen for Cluster Headache

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DISCLAIMER:  The Oxygen Information Team members are not doctors.  They are cluster headache sufferers  who volunteer their time to share what they have learned through their research and experience.  The information provided on this web site and/or by anyone associated with O.U.C.H. is for educational and informational purposes only.  It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care or for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical disorder.  O.U.C.H. makes no claims as to the scientific/clinical validity of the information on this site OR to that of the information linked to from this site.  All information taken from the internet should be discussed with a medical professional! 

   
 

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