They use oxygen therapy to fight dementia

London, July 10 (Prensa Latina) Research shows that the effect of providing extra oxygen to patients with lung diseases improves the function of cerebral blood vessels and can prevent the development of diseases such as dementia, published today by experimental physiology.

From the University of British Columbia, scientists used ultrasound devices to see and measure blood flow in the brains of patients with resting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) before and during Administration of oxygen nasal pbadage for about 30 minutes.

During the test, the participants closed their eyes and opened them to read a text, which allowed to increase the cerebral activity. The pairing of cerebral blood flow measurements with a measurement of oxygen levels in the blood allowed us to estimate the oxygenation in the brain during reading.

Research has shown that oxygen delivery improves the function of blood vessels in the brain. brain by linking the blood supply to the demands of brain activity.

According to experts, this study does not indicate the influence of long-term oxygen therapy on brain blood vessel function, but lays the foundation for further research on biological systems that control the supply of oxygen to the brain.

COPD is the thermal that groups together a group of lung conditions that cause long-term breathing difficulties. It is a common disorder in adults and older adults who smoke.

People with COPD have a higher risk of dementia, so oxygen therapy may be important in the treatment of these two diseases, according to experts

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