Oxygen Therapy

Swati Agrawal

Assistant Professor - Department of Civil Engineering Kalinga University, New Raipur

Breathing oxygen is essential for living beings, oxygen is one of the gases that is found in the air we breathe. The amount of fresh air, we breathe has pointedly reduced, related to ancient times. The count of pollution in the air is increasing day by day, so it’s causing adverse effects on human health. Subsequently, it’s leading to the weakening of cells and decreases immunity which makes us prone to various health issues. Providing the body with extra oxygen helpsin fighting pollutants, reduces stress, and good health.

Oxygen is an efficient remedy for many long-lasting respiratory problems and other health issues. By improving the capacity to breathe, we can also avoid a many of serious health problems. Oxygen boosts digestion, calms the mind, and increases recovery, memory, focus, and concentration. Boyer says that “Healthy individuals take in approximately 21% oxygen from the air while they breathe. In the hospital, 100% oxygen may be provided to patients but only for a short time period. Breathe pure oxygen can also have toxic consequences and can cause oxidative stress. Acute and chronic illnesses can lessen the amount of oxygen that is transported from the lung alveoli to the blood. In people with ill health, oxygen therapy can help them better function and be energetic. Irritation, breathlessness, swollen ankles, and tiredness are some of the common signs of low oxygen levels in our bodies. Poor concentration. Performance tests through arterial blood gas test or a blood draw test etc. to confirm the oxygen level and to decide whether a person needs oxygen therapy.

Oxygen is an efficient remedy for many long-lasting respiratory problems and other health issues. By improving the capacity to breathe, we can also avoid a many of serious health problems. Oxygen boosts digestion, calms the mind, and increases recovery, memory, focus, and concentration. Boyer says that “Healthy individuals take in approximately 21% oxygen from the air while they breathe. In the hospital, 100% oxygen may be provided to patients but only for a short time period. Breathe pure oxygen can also have toxic consequences and can cause oxidative stress. Acute and chronic illnesses can lessen the amount of oxygen that is transported from the lung alveoli to the blood. In people with ill health, oxygen therapy can help them better function and be energetic. Irritation, breathlessness, swollen ankles, and tiredness are some of the common signs of low oxygen levels in our bodies. Poor concentration. Performance tests through arterial blood gas test or a blood draw test etc. to confirm the oxygen level and to decide whether a person needs oxygen therapy.

Nowadays, a new concept of Oxygen bars has come up, facilitated with pure oxygens up to 20-25 minutes consider a healthy dose. Oxygen bars provide oxygen around at a concentration of 40%, visiting an oxygen bar possibly won’t cause you any harm, says Boyer.

Complementary oxygen therapy can be a rescuer for people suffering from a disorder where the
lung is malfunctioning. Oxygen therapy is very effective in increasing the oxygen amount in the
body to healthy, normal levels. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy targets the factor responsible for the
aging of cells such as the shortening of telomere, senescence, etc. It also improves wound healing and neurocognitive functions, also improve sleep, mood, mental alertness, and stamina.
Keywords: oxygen bar, health, aging, breathe

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