What Should You Know About At-Home Oxygen Therapy?

To survive, humans need oxygen going from our lungs to the cells in our body. Sometimes the amount of oxygen in our blood can fall below normal levels. When the levels are too low, we may need to take extra oxygen, known as oxygen therapy, says the U.S. FDA.

To clarify this health risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA issued a Consumer Update on October 30, 2020, “Pulse Oximeters and Oxygen Concentrators: What to Know About At-Home Oxygen Therapy.”

'COVID-19 is one of many health issues that may cause oxygen levels to drop. When the levels are too low, consumers may need to take extra oxygen, known as oxygen therapy. One way to get extra oxygen into the body is by using an oxygen concentrator. Oxygen concentrators are medical devices required to be sold and used only with a prescription,' says the FDA.