Health Tip: Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy

(HealthDay News) -- While you're using at-home oxygen therapy, remember that you'll need to be very cautious around anything that has a flame or can ignite.

The ADAM Encyclopedia offers these safety suggestions:

  • Make sure there are working smoke detectors throughout your home, and keep a fire extinguisher handy.
  • Never smoke or allow smoking around the oxygen; stay a minimum of 6 feet from any smoker.
  • Keep the oxygen at least 6 feet from any fireplace, stove or electric appliance such as a hairdryer, electric toothbrush or razor, electric blanket, electric toy, space heater or electric baseboard heater.
  • Keep the oxygen as far away as possible from an oven or stove while cooking, and be very wary of grease splatters.
  • Keep the oxygen away from any flammable liquid.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

    FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

    Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

    FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

    Scientists Develop Whole New Form of Effective Asthma Treatment

    Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

    Too Much Fun? Fireworks Displays Quickly Harm Air Quality

    Race-Neutral Formulas Improve Asthma Detection in Black Children

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    U.S. Government to Pay Moderna $176 Million to Develop mRNA Flu Vaccine

    How To Fight Common Wintertime Respiratory Viruses

    Expert Advice on Preparing for the Fall COVID, Flu Season

    Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds