| Literature DB >> 15963018 |
Christine F McDonald1, Alan J Crockett, Iven H Young.
Abstract
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a stable daytime PaO2 of < or = 55 mmHg (7.3 kPa) live longer and have a better quality of life if provided with long-term continuous oxygen therapy. It is reasonable to offer continuous oxygen therapy also to patients with other lung diseases that cause chronic hypoxaemia. Indications for supplemental oxygen therapy during exercise (ambulatory oxygen therapy) and sleep (nocturnal oxygen therapy) are less clear.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 15963018 DOI： 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb06848.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN： 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738