Re: Re: Can our 02 cause bronchitis?

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my hoses are changed every two weeks when the o2 is delivered

used to go longer, but last year there was a discussion on this board and i switched to changing them every 2 weeks

when the o2 is delivered is my reminder to change them

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Subject: Re: Can our 02 cause bronchitis?To: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 10:37 PM

JoyceDid your oximeter indicate that your saturation was low on 4 lpm? Youcan't just turn up the oxygen based on feel, please.As to the high blood pressure, the readings seem consistent and clearbut I'd suggest just as in the oximeter, you should have a bloodpressure machine at home. I think anyone who has had any indication ofhigh blood pressure should and should then routinely check. That wayyou've got readings under different and more relaxed circumstances.Readings at doctor's offices can reflect the anxiety over just beingthere. So get more readings. But do not ignore the high blood pressureor heart related concerns.No, oxygen can't cause bronchitis. If it could then guess every humanbeing would have bronchitis. Now, that does serve as a reminder toregularly change all hoses and cannulas and to keep your humidifierclean and change it occasionally as well. While oxygen can't

causebronchitis or other conditions, bacteria can cause problems. Also, douse distilled water.>> Hi everyone. My stress test was normal so my doc wanted me to come inand> get some high blood pressure pills but I still don't believe it. So, I> increased my 02 to 5 liters instead of 4 and I am feelingbetter.....but was> wondering if breathing oxygen can cause bronchitis? Joyce Rudy AZ birds>