补充氧气: More Resources
教育及支援
Getting the right oxygen equipment for you takes time and effort. Find information and support from other oxygen users at a local Better Breathers group, 肺间质性疾病 支持组 or pulmonary rehabilitation program.
To find an ILD 支持组 near you, go to http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/life-with-pf/support-groups.
节约成本
People with special energy needs due to oxygen concentrators in the home may qualify for lower gas or electric rates. 一个例子是 PG&E's Medical Baseline Program.
Oxygen is an IRS-approved medical expense. Also, the cost of electricity used to operate your oxygen concentrator may be deductible. 看到 IRS publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
Traveling to High Elevations
For elevations of cities throughout the world, see worldatlas.com.
安全
The 食物及药物科 of the California Department of Health Services regulates the quality, 纯度, 标签, 制造, sale and advertising of oxygen for medical use and its delivery systems in accordance with the Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law (California Health and 安全 Code Sections 26000 through 26851).
If you have concerns about unsafe or illegal practices by 制造rs or sellers of oxygen for medical use or its delivery systems, notify the following agency:
Department of Health Services
食物及药物科
南街1220号
加州萨克拉门托95814
(916) 445-6921
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估计有1个.5 million supplemental oxygen users in the U.S., although the exact number is unknown.
There is strong evidence that supplemental oxygen can improve overall health and quality of life. It's important that Medicare oxygen equipment guidelines reflect the needs of supplemental oxygen users. If you are unhappy with the current rules and regulations associated with supplemental oxygen equipment, you may write to your 国会person:
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation advocates for those with interstitial lung disease:
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加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.