Publisher's Synopsis
Studies made have clearly shown the effectiveness of home oxygen therapy (HOT) for improving the prognosis of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. During this decade, HOT has become widely available worldwide and remarkable advances have been made in the technology used. In this volume, intemational contributors representing 14 countries reported on HOT usage and the latest developments in the field. The book examines the availability of, and response to, HOT in each participating country, reflecting differences in national characteristics and in the disease mechanisms. It also points out how, after ten years utilization of HOT worldwide, how necessary and beneficial this therapy is, not only for COPD patients, but also for those with chronic respiratory failure from various causes.
