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- Once you start home oxygen, you will be seen once a year by the team to review how you’re getting on with it. This may include: a discussion about your symptoms, an examination and a discussion focused on how you are feeling.
- A medication review including inhaler technique (for more information see our section on: A practical guide to inhalers).
- Pulse oximetry to check your oxygen levels.
- A blood test to check your oxygen levels.
- A review of the oxygen flow rate prescribed.
- A check of the oxygen equipment you are using.
- A check of the hours of oxygen you are using each day.
- A Spirometry test.
- A discussion about smoking status including passive smoking (if appropriate).
- A check to see if your vaccinations are up to date.
- A discussion about anticipatory care planning (about your future health care wishes and choices if your condition worsens). This can include resuscitation. A record of the discussion will be made, for more information please see our section on anticipatory care plans and end of life care.
