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[Home oxygen therapy in the elderly]

Y Kobashi1, H Kawane, T Matsushima

  • 1Department of Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School.

Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Home oxygen therapy significantly improved quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory failure. This treatment benefited both older and younger individuals, regardless of underlying lung disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Care

Context:

  • Home oxygen therapy (HOT) is a vital treatment for chronic respiratory failure.
  • Understanding patient demographics, disease profiles, and treatment outcomes is crucial for optimizing HOT.
  • This study examines a cohort of patients receiving HOT between 1984 and 1995.

Purpose:

  • To describe the underlying diseases, laboratory findings, and outcomes of patients with chronic respiratory failure undergoing HOT.
  • To compare outcomes between patients aged 70 years and older versus those younger than 70.
  • To evaluate the perceived benefits of HOT on quality of life.

Summary:

  • 155 patients with chronic respiratory failure (mean age 68.6) received HOT.
  • Common underlying diseases included COPD, lung cancer, tuberculosis, and pulmonary fibrosis.

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  • Outcomes and baseline pulmonary function did not significantly differ between older (≥70 years) and younger (<70 years) patient groups.

    • Impact:

    • Home oxygen therapy demonstrated significant benefits in improving the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
    • Findings suggest HOT is a valuable intervention across different age groups and underlying respiratory conditions.
    • This research provides insights into the long-term management and efficacy of HOT in a real-world clinical setting.