Treatment of Chronic Respiratory Failure

Discover the treatments

Home oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation can be administered in your home

Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen therapy is the inhalation of air enriched with oxygen.

Short-term: Indicated to relieve dyspnea or to respond to an episode of transient respiratory failure.
Long-term: It is indicated to restore or maintain a normal level of oxygen in the blood (at least 15 hours a day) in case of chronic respiratory failure.

Oxygen Equipment

Non-invasive ventilation

Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is respiratory support with positive airway pressure that improves gas exchange in patients diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure, among other lung diseases.
This method can prevent respiratory muscle fatigue causing serious complications. Learn about some of the benefits of therapy:

Improvement of respiratory fatigue during efforts;
Improved sleep;
Improves disposition for activities of daily living.

Support on the medical device for the treatment of respiratory failure

Firstly, in the implementation of ventilation equipment, Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland has patient care specialists and technicians who come to your home to provide you with all the medical devices necessary for your respiratory failure treatment. This is valuable time to learn about your treatment, where the representative will:

Explain how the medical device works;
Demonstrate the operation of the device under real conditions of use;
Share practical advice and make you aware of health and safety rules.

This first meeting also aims to introduce you to the benefits of treating respiratory failure and its good adherence.

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Lifestyle changes

Quit smoking or ask for appropriate help;
Respect your medical treatment;
Get vaccinated against influenza and pneumococcus to protect people at risk;
Practice the respiratory physiotherapy sessions prescribed by your doctor;
Balanced diet.

... will allow you to:

Resume daily activities and better tolerate the effort;
Improve your psychological performance (concentration, memory...) and your quality of life.

Did you know?

Many activities of daily living require physical effort, such as climbing stairs, shopping, showering, going to the bathroom, cleaning ... the source of oxygen, whether or not associated with non-invasive ventilation (NIV), can bring more comfort and autonomy. for those who have the disease. Important tips for you to take life lightly and practice your activities.

Use oxygen for the small efforts of everyday life: making the bed, getting dressed, bathing or showering, going to the bathroom...
Take advantage of every moment of rest to be under oxygen: preserve your energy, walk slowly, avoid talking when walking...
If your doctor has prescribed oxygen for exercise, use your portable source for all activities of daily living, as well as during all your outings to the doctor, leisure....
Adopt new habits: sit down to shower, choose clothes that are easy to wear, share meals and eat slowly.