What does oxygen inhalation 8H mean

Oxygen inhalation 8H generally means that patients need to continuously inhale oxygen for 8 hours, which is mainly used to correct hypoxic conditions, increase arterial blood oxygen partial pressure and oxygen saturation, thereby improving the patient's physiological condition.

Oxygen inhalation is mostly used to treat respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, etc. When the body cannot obtain enough oxygen, appropriate oxygen supplementation can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. During the oxygen inhalation process, doctors will use some drugs based on the patient's specific conditions. For example, during an acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma, antibiotics can be inhaled through atomization to have an anti-inflammatory effect; antispasmodic and antiasthmatic drugs can be used to treat acute exacerbations of bronchial asthma; phlegm-reducing drugs can dilute sputum and promote sputum discharge, and are often used for Acute tracheitis, bronchitis and other conditions.

Although oxygen inhalation is effective in treating many diseases, more oxygen intake is not always better. Prolonged or excessive inhalation of oxygen may cause oxygen poisoning, causing symptoms such as chest pain, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, patients must undergo oxygen inhalation treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

If you have symptoms of discomfort, you should seek medical treatment in time.