Question:

I just want to ask if a person has COPD and she is 24/7 with her oxygen in 3 litres, what will happen to her if her oxygen is off from 6 to 8 hours?

Answer:

The question about intermittent use of oxygen is difficult to answer without more details. However, in general it depends upon how critical is the need for oxygen supplementation and a host of other factors related to the individual person. There are several long-term studies ongoing currently that are attempting to address some of these important questions so we may be able to provide more definitive recommendations in the next few years.

For more information:

Go to the COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) health topic.