How many trees do we need to breathe?
Trees give more oxygen then they give up but to produce the same amount of oxygen a person consumes a day, you need around 9166 leaves or about 600 average houseplants. This equates to about 7 or 8 trees a year per person. We do have to note that it is not only trees on this planet which produce oxygen but also algae too!
Also the trees that always give off oxygen are the Peepal tree giving oxygen for a full 24 hours!
Trees are very important and many large organisations are supporting deforestation from growing by planting a tree for every one cut down or simply providing charity donations to plant a tree.
5 things to know if its safe to travel to right now
Travel has certainly been up and down the last couple of years. Since COVID restrictions started to ease and travel became easier the industry has seen a high demand for those wanting and needing to travel. Everyone wants to explore new destinations and also see family again. Now with the Ukraine and Russia invasion travellers may be left confused, worried or unsure if travel can still go ahead - especially is in European countries.
What travellers need to know is:
- You are still safe to travel to other European countries at the moment
- Please still do update yourself with current coronavirus rules for the country you are travelling to
- For neighbouring countries to Ukraine please be aware that many of these places have had an influx of refugees and emergency support set up to help
- Keep up to date with the news just in case of any air space changes
- Don't cancel your travel plans just yet; especially as air lines may see an increase in fuel prices which will in turn be passed onto the customer
If you are also travelling with medical oxygen please do speak to to @oxygenworldwide team for current guidance and support for your trip.
The 3 types of Asthma
Asthma is relatively well-known respiratory condition to many. It affects young children to grown adults throughout their lives. Some may have the disease for life whereas some even grow out of it over time. For those there are 3 types of asthma.
- Allergic asthma
- Non-allergic asthma
- Cough-variant asthma
There is a scale from mild to severe depending on the frequency of an attack. This can be anything from wheezing, struggling to breathe and chest becoming really tight.
Severe patients may need supplementary oxygen to help assist. Just being aware of the triggers can also help to prevent attacks.
3 places to go this February
With February being the month surrounded by love, it is also the perfect time of year to explore, venture or go somewhere new. Travel is getting easier now and as everyone becomes a bit more confident the appetite for international travel is increasing. A short trip away can bring so many things such as discovery, break from the same surroundings or the change to finally visit friends and family. Travel can also help to lift moods and spirits especially as many who have been vulnerable have been inside for a long time or even scared to venture out let alone to another country.
Our top 3 favourites for February are:
- Paris - well it is the month of love!
- Venice - romantic city and great food!
- Maldives - being on an island may just be what you need to be with nature
What is medical oxygen?
Oxygen therapy, also known as supplemental oxygen, is the use of oxygen as medical treatment. Acute indications for therapy include hypoxemia, carbon monoxide toxicity and cluster headache. It may also be prophylactically given to maintain blood oxygen levels during the induction of anaesthesia. Wikipedia
Medical oxygen as a term has become much more well-known since the pandemic with the crisis of oxygen needed globally due to Covid-19. This form of oxygen allows many patients to have the ability to take in oxygen and be able to do many daily things that we take for granted such as move around, light exercise and even travel with medical oxygen and see the world!
Medical oxygen is prescribed for patients suffering from COPD, chronic asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases.
To read more resources please do visit OxygenWorldwide for information on medical oxygen and travel.
No January blues - Cheer in 2022!
Wishing everyone a happy new year! Looking forward to lots of travel in 2022 and making up for what we have missed.
A thought for next Christmas - rent your tree!
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the Christmas trees; real and artificial once the festive fun is all over?
A couple have started up a business to let people rent their Christmas trees as part of Oxygen Project. This helps to reduce the amount of trees that simply end up in the landfill. Your tree gets replanted for you ready for next year.
On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. You may feel an artificial tree would be better as they are re-used each year but ultimately once disposed of they take a long time to decompose in a landfill. Recycling your real tree is the most environmental option to take.
Christmas Wishes
This year we want to bring more smiles to our faces! The team over at @oxygenworldwide would like to thank you for another year or support, kindness and following.
We wish you all a safe and healthy Christmas, Feliz Navidad.
Staying warm and well this winter
Winter is here. For many its a time to get excited for all the festivities as we warm up for spending time with loved ones, take a break or have some time out to see out the end of another (tough) year. But for many it can anticipate worry, anxiety and even cause for concern if you have a respiratory disease such as asthma, COPD or bronchitis. Many will be short of breath, coughing more or even not wanting to leave the house to avoid worsening conditions especially in times where coughing and having a cold makes many even more wary with Covid-19.
The best advice is to Keep Warm and to Keep Active. These two elements will help you be less severe and stay away from worsening your conditions. And the most important piece of advice is if you are unwell please do speak with you GP or doctor for further advice. Leaving the house may give many anxiety but a short walk in your local area and getting fresh air is so important for your physical and mental health.
Staying warm is important to keep your body temperature up. Carefully plan your ability to keep you house warm, wear extra layers of clothing and even thick socks and long-sleeved tops. Moving about will help to keep your temperature warm and strengthen those lungs which is very important at this time of year.
You may be travelling this winter to visit or be with your family so please do speak with our team for advice and arrangements to allow you one less thing to worry about when arranging medical oxygen on holiday.
3 tips to help manage COPD
With World COPD just passed it is still an important month to continue raising awareness of COPD.
The most important action you can take it taking care of yourself as you main goal each day. There are some simple day to day changes you can make to help manage this respiratory illness to help improve day to day life and management.
- Exercise - Now not everyone can or wants to exercise but walking and keep moving helps with breathing plus makes you healthier at the same time. It is important to take that morning stroll, walk to the shops or just meet friends and walk around parks and see the outside.
- Sleep - Everyone needs a good nights sleep but sleeping well each evening will help you get up for that walk each morning and start the day right. Lack of sleep will make you feel lethargic and not want to do anything.
- Look after yourself - with 'you' being the number one priority you must make sure you are looking after your mental health as well as your physical. Anxiety will decrease and also talking to others will help you feel better and express your feelings with other people.
For those who need medical oxygen to improve their breathing take a look at our resources and other articles over on our website here.
