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

Ugwuanyi O; Adjeroh M; Obodozie C; Offiah E; Uwanuruochi K

doi:10.61386/imj.v7i2.457

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