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What is the treatment for BPD?

… they may not need any special treatment except additional oxygen. Others may need help to support their breathing if: … to need it and may go home with breathing support. Oxygen If your child has low blood oxygen levels, they may need home oxygen therapy. This is …

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Gas transfer (or TLco) test

… test? A gas transfer test measures how your lungs take up oxygen from the air you breathe. The result of the test is … test tells your doctor how well your lungs can exchange oxygen from the lungs into the blood. The results will depend … on your age, height, sex and ethnicity as well as the level of haemoglobin in your blood. Haemoglobin is the …

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Exhaled carbon monoxide test

… gas boilers Carbon monoxide is harmful because it stops oxygen from reaching your vital organs. If you’re pregnant, it can stop your baby from getting enough oxygen to grow. What is an exhaled carbon monoxide test? The … Reading Suggests 10 ppm and over recent exposure to a high level of carbon monoxide. This is a typical reading for …

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Tests to measure your oxygen levels

… Tests to measure your oxygen levels Tests to check the level of oxygen in your blood can be helpful in diagnosing or …

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Tests to measure your exercise capacity

… pulmonary rehabilitation has been and whether you need oxygen when you are walking. This is called an ambulatory oxygen assessment . Your tester will ask you to do some form … This is usually walking or cycling. And they look at what level of exercise you can do. They will usually take some …

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Tests to measure your breathing during sleep

… feeling tired in the day morning headaches abnormal oxygen levels high carbon dioxide levels sometimes a loved … While you sleep, you’ll wear some equipment to record your oxygen levels, breathing, breathing movements, heart rate and … Sometimes, your doctor may want to monitor only your oxygen levels overnight. You’ll do a test called overnight …