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A 72-year-old COPD patient has chronic resting hypoxemia with SpO2 86% on room air and PaO2 52 mmHg. What is the indication and recommended duration for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT)?

No indication for LTOT; reassess in 3 months LTOT ≥15 hours per day to improve survival LTOT only during exercise Continuous BiPAP instead of oxygen

Correct Answer:

LTOT ≥15 hours per day to improve survival

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