Posted by Paco (204.111.49.22) on March 13, 2001 at 15:45:34:
In Reply to: I need some advice on 02 usage. posted by Ike on March 13, 2001 at 10:27:38:
...it is most important to saturate the lungs with 100% oxygen as quickly as possible at the first signs of an attack. For me that means 9 lpm and I fill my lungs to capacity on the first intake and then use short exhalations and inhalations for a couple of minutes. Then I try to relax and take slow breaths, always to full lung capacity. Usually, I get some relief after about 5-8 minutes and almost complete relief after 10-12. I stay on the mask for an additional five minutes after the pain is gone.