Monday, July 9, 2018

Oxygen Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in COPD Patients

Breathing in extra oxygen enhances blood vessel function in the brains of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in the journal Experimental Physiology.

The findings show why oxygen therapy may help reduce incidence of dementia among patients with lung disease.

COPD is a collective term for a group of lung conditions that cause long term breathing problems. Patients with this condition are at greater risk of memory loss and dementia,...


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