Are You an Oxy-Phile?

For Immediate Release

Who isn't, you might ask. We're all “lovers of oxygen,” the true meaning of oxy-phile. But for people with lung disease and those who take care of them, oxy-phile may take on a whole new meaning.

A new book by Dr. Thomas Petty recounts the “Adventures of an Oxy-Phile.” It's the perfect book for anyone on supplemental oxygen or living with someone who is. Dr. Petty relates many individual stories from people on oxygen. He also supplies information about sleeping, traveling, engaging in recreation, and exploring sexuality.

  “Adventures of an Oxy-phile” is also a book about the science and technology of oxygen, but most importantly, it is about the people who need oxygen and benefit from it. It contains personal vignettes by Dr. Petty with his perspectives about oxygen, from its scientific origins to current use.

Dr. Petty and his colleagues pioneered the use of ambulatory oxygen therapy. He was the chairman of the Nocturnal Oxygen Therapy Trial, the first controlled clinical trial to show that ambulatory oxygen given for most of the day improved survival, compared with stationary oxygen given for only approximately 12 hours per day, including the hours of sleep.

A great appendix answers those most frequently asked questions.

The 97-page book is an easy-read and a great companion for anyone wanting to know more about supplemental oxygen. It is available online through the American Association for Respiratory Care's website for $5.95, plus shipping and handling.

In addition to this great reference tool for oxygen patients, Dr. Petty is "Dr. Tom" on the American Association for Respiratory Care's patient education site, YourLungHealth.org. "Ask Dr. Tom" answers many questions posed by individuals seeking guidance and information on lung health.

###

Contact: Sherry Milligan
milligan@aarc.org
American Association For Respiratory Care
9425 N MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063
972-406-4657, 972-243-2272