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Hypoxia is where there is low oxygen concentrations in the tissures so therefore this must be due to the lack of oxygen in the blood due to poor/lack of gas exchange caused by the copd
That is the good question and you probably know the answer. In case of the COPD patient you have less perfusion of the oxygen. The red blood cell production is stimulated by the low concentration of the oxygen.
An oxygen concentrator instead of bottled oxygen
COPD and lung diseases.
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Marvlix helps a person with copd breathe more easily.
People with COPD may intermittently cough up blood, which is usually due to ... Low oxygen levels in the blood can give a blue tint to the skin (cyanosis).
CopD can affect this system because the lungs can't take in as much oxygen so air can't go to the organs that need them. In other words, CopD can contribute to a lot of things but can't when there is not enough air. Many people have CopD and it is becoming more common. To me, CopD is becoming more common because people smoke and as much as smoking is common, that too is also becoming more common. I hope that I clearly answered this question. Thank you.
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
There is no "normal" oxygen level in COPD. Anything below 90% would be seen and COPD.
There is a perpetuated myth in the healthcare community that high levels of oxygen can "stop a patient from breathing". This concept is widely viewed as a reason to withhold oxygen from people suspected of suffering from COPD, with the result being under-treated patients. There is research that suggests that administration of too much oxygen in the blood can cause negative changes in the cardiovascular system. Please note the main difference between DELIVERING high concentrations and the patient absorbing too much oxygen. People with breathing problems may receive high concentrations but not be able to absorb it. This is not a reason to withhold oxygen. Current protocols suggest that heathcare practitioners deliver as much oxygen as is necessary to achieve and maintain normal blood concentrations but not to allow too much to enter the bloodstream (they can check it easily without having to take blood).
COPD affects each person differently. There is no cure, and most of the time is progressive, but new medications are helping alleviate symptoms and prolong lives. The severity, other health issues, response to medication, age, and other factors play into the life span of a person with COPD. Many people live several years with COPD and an improved lifestyle.