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People living with a chronic lung disease who have low levels of oxygen in their blood often experience symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness. Oxygen therapy helps increase the amount of oxygen in your blood to assist you exert more energy during day-today tasks. 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Ideally,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> blood should be at least 90% saturated with oxygen [1].<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If tests show that your blood oxygen saturation levels are adequate, then breathing in extra oxygen (through oxygen therapy) is not likely to benefit you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":1792,"id":1792,"title":"Beautiful senior couple running outside in sunny autumn forest","filename":"iStock-625903998.jpg","filesize":1500633,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/living-with-a-lung-disease\/other-lung-conditions\/beautiful-senior-couple-running-outside-in-sunny-autumn-forest\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"Beautiful active senior couple running together outside in sunny autumn forest","name":"beautiful-senior-couple-running-outside-in-sunny-autumn-forest","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1076,"date":"2018-09-19 06:20:37","modified":"2018-09-23 23:22:15","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2123,"height":1413,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-768x511.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":511,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-1024x682.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":682,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1022,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1363,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-1920x1278.jpg","xxlarge-width":1920,"xxlarge-height":1278,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","xlarge-width":1280,"xlarge-height":852,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-480x1080.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":1080,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":266,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-625903998.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":399}},"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"What are the benefits of using home oxygen?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your doctor has prescribed oxygen therapy,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">likely<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that it will either be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a temporary treatment while you recover from an illness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or it has bee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n prescribed for permanent use.\u00a0 Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our doctor will tell you how many hours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you should use oxygen each day for maximum benefit. This usually falls into one of three<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">categories:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During exercise and\/or everyday activities like showering<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you are sleeping<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuous, long term oxygen \u2013 for at least 18 hours per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most people notice some improvement when they start using oxygen at home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Some of the benefits y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou may\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">experienc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more refreshed on waking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0less breathless performing activities, such as showering and walking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0able to think more clearly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hav<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more energy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you may not<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0notice these improvements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emember\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oxygen therapy is still helping your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">body by delivering more oxygen to your vital organs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"What oxygen equipment will I need? ","display_settings":"numbers","accordion":[{"letter":"1","title":"Oxygen concentrators ","text":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home concentrator<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This machine concentrates oxygen by filtering the nitrogen out of the air<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and is the most common method of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oxygen delivery\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for people<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on long-term oxygen.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has a long tube that allows you to move more freely<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">around the house<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">requires electricity to operate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portable concentrator\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a smaller concentrator designed to be taken out of the home. Many are so light they can be carried in a bag or wheeled. They also contain their own power\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supply. Most deliver oxygen in a pulsed dose, which means you receive oxygen when you breathe in, but not when you breathe out. This make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the machine lighter\u00a0and also\u00a0preserve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0battery life<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 Other machines can deliver the oxygen via continuous flow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0concentrators are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quite expensive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and normally require<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you to fund them yourself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It may be possible to purchase one s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">econd hand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"2","title":"Oxygen cylinders","text":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large freestanding or stationary cylinders\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sometimes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0provided as a back-up for people prescribed long-term oxygen therapy, in case there is a problem with their concentrator or a lengthy power blackout.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portable cylinders\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These smaller cylinders can be used when leaving the home. They can be wheeled, attached to a wheeled walker or wheelchair, or may be carried in a bag or backpack.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once empty, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">se cylinders\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need to be refilled\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are best used with oxygen conservers that make the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> last longer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":1080,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"3","title":"Nasal prongs\u00a0","text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxygen is usually delivered to your lungs through soft nasal prongs (sometimes called\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannulae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) that are worn in the nostrils. The tubing normally stays in place by being placed over the ears and under the chin. These allow you to eat or drink while taking in the oxygen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 The tubing can sometimes cause discomfort due to the dying of the lining of the nose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This can be improved by applying a water-based lubricant to the nose several times a day. Alternatively, a mask can be used instead of the prongs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"Oxygen conserving devices ","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"1","title":"Pulsed dose oxygen conserving device ","text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A pulsed dose\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oxygen conserving device\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a battery-operated device that is attached to your oxygen cylinder<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">replacing a usual flow regulator. It gives a \u201cpulsed dose\u201d or burst of oxygen when you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">begin to breathe in and then nothing when you breathe out. This helps to deliver oxygen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more efficiently from your cylinders and allows them to last up to five times longer,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reducing the cost and inconvenience of more frequent refills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 These devices\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are not suitable for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everyone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0home oxygen and may not be suitable in all situations, e.g. when sleeping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">talk to your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0professional\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">about whether an oxygen conserving device would be suitable for you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"2","title":"Oxymizer conserving device ","text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxymizer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0conserving device<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a special type of nasal prong set with a reservoir contained within a facepiece or pendan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It fills with oxygen between breaths and gives a boost of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oxygen when you breathe in. The oxygen flow to this device must be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">continuous not pulsed. It is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">important to ask your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">care professional\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what flow rate you should<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxymizer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The two types of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oxygen conserving devices\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannot be used together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"What should I avoid?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What should I avoid?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxygen can make things burn quickly, so\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make sure you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0keep your oxygen equipment at<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">least three\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">metres<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from any sources of heat, naked flames, or something that could cause<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a spark.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0things you should not do with your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">xygen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0equipment:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">moke or allow others to smoke in your home or near your equipment. This includes e-cigarettes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut yourself or your equipment near matches, candles, gas appliances or open fires<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ransport unsecured cylinders in a vehicle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"What is safe?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is safe to do most things while using your oxygen equipment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0oil heaters, air conditioners and electric blankets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your oxygen equipment while taking a shower or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bath but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0remember that your concentrator is an electrical appliance and must not get wet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your oxygen equipment while you exercise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"Will I need to pay for\u00a0my\u00a0oxygen?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a number of subsidy options that may be available to you. They include<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State government funding<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Each state uses different criteria to decide who is eligible to receive an oxygen equipment subsidy. In some states there is a central\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">organisation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that manages subsidies and in other states these subsidies are run through local health services or hospital boards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Federal government funding:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs and the Commonwealth Department of Health also provide funded oxygen equipment under certain conditions for war veterans and people in residential aged care facilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private health insurance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Some insurers provide subsidies for oxygen equipment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Palliative care:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some states fund oxygen equipment for patients who qualify under palliative care criteria. 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Most states will provide a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">subsidised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0home concentrator to those on long-term oxygen. Some will also provide a back-up oxygen cylinder in case the concentrator fails or there is a lengthy power blackout or another form of emergency. 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If you have an oxygen concentrator, you may be eligible for a Life Support program which provides members with valuable information on power supply interruptions. This means you will be contacted by your energy provider directly, whenever possible, if there is going to be an interruption in the supply of electricity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register your details\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with your energy provider<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as soon as possible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be given additional protection, such\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">being provided with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">advanced written planned interruption notification.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To register your life support request, you can visit your energy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provider<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website to download or fill in the form online or contact your energy company by telephone to discuss your life support needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_content","heading":"Respiratory Care Nurse","copy":"The Respiratory Care Nurse telephone service is available for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis. 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This resource covers topics including:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul id=\"block-4b04e462-607a-4363-99c5-f3a6db470228\"><li>How oxygen helps<\/li><li>Oxygen equipment<\/li><li>Oxygen subsidies<\/li><li>Using oxygen equipment<\/li><li>Oxygen in everyday life<\/li><li>Staying active with oxygen<\/li><li>Travelling with oxygen<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more about these topics contact Lung Foundation Australia's <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Home Oxygen","post_excerpt":"The Home Oxygen booklet explains the role of oxygen, how it helps, use of oxygen equipment and practical tips. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"home-oxygen-booklet","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 09:35:33","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-24 23:35:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=125","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":296,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-05 12:39:17","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 02:39:17","post_content":"The Oxygen fact sheet provides you with a list of questions to ask when considering purchasing a portable oxygen concentrator. You can print the checklist and use it to frame a conversation with oxygen suppliers. 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