Oxygen

[Chalky2]

I am on oxygen for 15 hrs per day I sleep with it on which takes up 8 hrs I’m not sure how to space out the 7 hrs during the day any advice would be greatly appreciated

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi Chalky why don't you have a couple of hours on the morning and the rest in the afternoon. Hope this helps. Have a good evening and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[Chalky2 in reply to Damon1864]

I had used to do that but was told not to come off it for long periods so not sure how to work the seven hours out

[gingermusic in reply to Chalky2]

Maybe do two lots of 2 hours and one of 3 hours depending on what you need to get done. I certainly would not stress about keeping to set hours. Be happy that's the main thing

[Chalky2 in reply to gingermusic]

I will do that thank you gingermusic

[gingermusic in reply to Chalky2]

You are very welcome and I hope it works out for you

[KC2222]

Hi Chalky,I am on 16-18hrs a day. I do it in one go or it gets tricky working out hours etc.

I plan the day before eg

I either do 5pm-10am so I can get out to shops etc, or if i know I'm at home all day will do 9pm-2pm, if Im going out to work a few hours 3pm-8am

Obviously when I change times there may be a cross over ie too long or too short, but I need to have a life !!

[gingermusic]

Hi when I was on oxygen for 15 hours I use to go on it at 6pm until 8am thus giving me time to get up washed and dressed before coming off. Hope this helps you.

[Chalky2 in reply to gingermusic]

That is what I used to do but was told the time I was coming off it was too long then just told me to space it out during the day but I’m finding it difficult to even the remaining seven hours out during the day

[Millyboo710]

It would be a good idea to get the advice of your respiratory team as they know your needs and people on this forum don’t. Good luck.

[Nettynonails]

I'm on oxygen for 16 hrs I sleep on it and just have the machine going the whole time I'm in as not needing it at rest then if I go out im on flask. The timer on concentrater clocks up the hours bur no one tells you if you use more. Don't time it just use as you can.

[Tykelady]

I was told that my free hours were to be when I was sitting, cafe, car or armchair but to use it when mobile or when I find my O2 levels dropping.