Interstitial lung disease; a need for oxygen concentrator rental business in Nigeria?

Authors

  • Ugwuanyi O Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria
  • Adjeroh M Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria
  • Obodozie C Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria.
  • Offiah E Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria.
  • Uwanuruochi K Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu Amachara Campus/Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v7i2.457

Keywords:

Interstitial lung disease, Oxygen concentrator rental, respiratory distress

Abstract

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive airway diseases often need domiciliary oxygen supply.

Case report: We report an elderly woman with interstitial lung disease that was dependent on intranasal oxygen. We discuss the need for rental oxygen concentrator business in Nigeria.

Key Message: Rental oxygen concentrator business will make oxygen concentrators affordable in Nigeria

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Published

01-05-2024

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2024)

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Copyright (c) 2024 Ugwuanyi O, Adjeroh M, Obodozie C, Offiah E, Uwanuruochi K

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