Expert Video - Why might someone with interstitial lung disease (ILD) need oxygen therapy?

Having interstitial lung disease, especially pulmonary fibrosis, can lead to the need for oxygen therapy. Susan Jacobs, RN, MSN, FAAN, explains what happens when you breathe in that keeps oxygen molecules from getting into the bloodstream, and how a simple test with a finger clip pulse oximeter can measure the lack of oxygen in the blood due to interstitial lung disease.

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1. What is interstitial lung disease (ILD)?

2. Why might someone with interstitial lung disease (ILD) need oxygen therapy?

3. How does someone with ILD know if their oxygen therapy is “working” for them?

4. What signs or symptoms should someone with ILD monitor? What might trigger calling for help?

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This educational activity has been developed by American Thoracic Society, COPD Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The visuals provided are meant to be representations only. No specific brand of oxygen equipment is being promoted or endorsed.

This activity is supported by educational grants from:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Gawlicki Family Foundation

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