Breathing, Explained
To live, our bodies need oxygen. When we breathe air into our lungs, the oxygen it contains – 21% to be exact – enters our bloodstream. As blood flows through the body, it carries oxygen to the cells that make up our tissues and organs. In exchange for the received...
The Benefits of Oxygen Humidifiers
Oxygen is essential to our survival and makes up about 20% of the air we breathe. But during dry winter months and in drier climates, the air can become harsh and dehydrating. However, humidifiers are a great way to keep air moisturized and increase general comfort....
What Makes A Gas Medical?
Gases that are used during medical procedures are considered medical gases. Suitable for anesthetic and analgesic purposes, as well as for powering medical instruments and tools, medical gases are used in ICUs (intensive care units), operating and recovery rooms,...
The Facts About At-Home Oxygen Therapy
Home oxygen therapy is prescribed to treat ongoing respiratory conditions that cause blood oxygen to dip below normal levels. Low oxygen levels cause shortness of breath, due to the lungs’ inability to deliver enough oxygen to the cells in the body. Oxygen deprivation...
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