Oxygen Therapy Questions

Yes. Medical grade oxygen is classified as a drug. As such, it requires a prescription from a physician or nurse practitioner. Your prescription is based upon your blood oxygen levels while you rest, exercise and sleep. The prescription will contain the flowrate at which oxygen will be used along with the numbers of hours each day oxygen will be used.

Your need for oxygen can be long-term or short-term and depends upon your medical condition and your physician’s medical orders.

Yes. You may use your oxygen while you bathe. Your oxygen supply system should be kept away from direct water sources and humid environments.

No. You should not wear your oxygen when there are open flames, such as a gas stove or barbeque, or other heat source, such as an electric range.

No. While oxygen is classified as a drug, it is not considered to be addictive.