Before-after difference 3.5 Ϯ 34.2 Ϫ163, 173 .002 *Number of days of home oxygen use.
Conclusion:Our study suggests that treatment of hypoxia is effective in lowering the LDL and total cholesterol levels and thus may be the missing link to decrease risks of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Our study forms the basis for investigating the therapeutic benefits of early oxygen therapy in patients with chronic hypoxia.
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