Home oxygen therapy delivers a controlled, higher concentration of oxygen to patients whose lungs can no longer maintain healthy blood-oxygen levels on their own. For people living with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, severe asthma or long COVID, it can be the difference between struggling for breath and living comfortably at home.

Who benefits from oxygen therapy?

Your doctor may prescribe oxygen if your blood-oxygen saturation consistently drops below the safe range. Common candidates include patients with:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases
  • Heart failure with low oxygen levels
  • Recovery from severe pneumonia or COVID-19

The main benefits

  1. Easier breathing. Supplemental oxygen reduces the effort your lungs and heart put into every breath.
  2. Better sleep. Steady oxygen overnight prevents the drops that fragment sleep and strain the heart.
  3. More energy for daily life. Patients often walk further and tire less quickly once therapy begins.
  4. Reduced strain on the heart. Consistent oxygen lowers the risk of complications like pulmonary hypertension.

Choosing the right equipment

Most home patients use an oxygen concentrator, which pulls in room air and filters out nitrogen to deliver purified oxygen — no refills required. For travel, a portable concentrator offers the same freedom on the move.

Always follow the flow rate your physician prescribes. More oxygen is not always better, and the correct dose keeps therapy safe and effective.

The Flybear care team helps you select, install and maintain the right concentrator for your prescription, with 24/7 support across India.