What is oxygen therapy used for?
Oxygen therapy has FDA approved to help healing with certain illnesses including: • Air or gas embolism • Carbon monoxide poisoning • Crush injury • Decompression sickness • Enhanced healing of certain types of wounds • Exceptional blood loss • Soft tissue infections • Radiation injury • Skin Grafts • Thermal burns Some people have recommended alternative uses oxygen concentrators including: • AIDS • Autism • Multiple Sclerosis • Spider bites • Cerebral Palsy • Lyme disease • Myocardial Infraction • Closed head injuries • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Stroke • Traumatic brain and sports injuries Vitality Medical does not have information about these alternative uses for oxygen concentrators. It is recommended that you consult your physician before starting oxygen therapy.
