What Is The Difference Between Mask Oxygen And Nasal Catheter Oxygen

Mask oxygen, also called oronasal mask oxygen, is to cover the entire mouth and nose with the mask, and you can breathe through the nose and mouth. The mouth and nose are in a relatively closed environment, the oxygen concentration is relatively stable, and the stimulating effect on the respiratory mucosa is relatively small. Compared with the nasal catheter, the comfort of oxygen inhalation is higher, but the mask needs to be removed when eating. Nasal catheter oxygen inhalation, as its name implies, is to place the catheter in the nostril to breathe oxygen through the nose. Changes in the position of the catheter, the structure of the nasal cavity, and breathing conditions can all affect the amount of oxygen inhaled. The airflow stimulates the nasal mucosa greatly, and the comfort is not as good as mask oxygen. When oxygen is inhaled, it does not affect eating. You can eat while inhaling oxygen.