Last Updated on December 10, 2024 by Analgesia team
LTOT Medical Abbreviation
LTOT which stands for Long-term oxygen therapy is a treatment that increases the amount of oxygen in a patient’s blood by delivering oxygen through a mask or tube. It’s often prescribed for people with chronic lung disease and low blood oxygen levels, such as those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
LTOT can: Improve quality of life, Increase life expectancy, Improve sleep quality, and Improve oxygen delivery to vital organs.
It is administered through a small machine that filters oxygen from the air and delivers it through a tube to the patient’s nostrils. The patient should use the oxygen for at least 15 hours per day, but a respiratory consultant or nurse may recommend using it for up to 24 hours.