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May 1, 2020 00:56
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English term

oxygen therapy

COVID-19 GBK English to Spanish Medical Medical (general)
Definition from HealthLine:
Some people with breathing disorders can’t get enough oxygen naturally. They may need supplemental oxygen, or oxygen therapy. People who receive oxygen therapy often see improved energy levels and sleep, and better quality of life. There are a number of different types of oxygen therapies that can be used. These include: oxygen gas, liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Example sentences:
Home Oxygen Therapy No Longer Requires In-Person Testing and Signature Due to COVID-19 Risk (Pulmonary Fibrosis News)
It was described as a “precautionary step” by his office, but The Times of London reported that Johnson received oxygen therapy on arrival at hospital. (The Daily Beast)
Oxygen therapy is key to the successful treatment of advanced cases of Covid-19, and last Tuesday NHS England warned hospitals across the country about the risk to supplies in an urgent patient safety notice. It highlighted the dramatic recent increase in hospitals’ use of ventilators and in particular CPAP machines, which dispense ventilation through a face mask. (The Guardian)
Proposed translations (Spanish)
4 +7 Oxigenoterapia
5 Terapia con oxígeno
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Oxigenoterapia

Definition from Wikipedia:
La oxigenoterapia es una medida terapéutica que consiste en la administración de oxígeno a concentraciones mayores que las que se encuentran en aire del ambiente, con la intención de tratar o prevenir los síntomas y las manifestaciones de la hipoxia. El oxígeno utilizado en esta terapia es considerado un fármaco en forma gaseosa, administrado por vías aéreas.
Example sentences:
El uso terapéutico de la oxigenoterapia es una pieza clave de la terapia respiratoria. (CuidatePlus)
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agree gabruchila
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agree Chema Nieto Castañón : Oxígenoterapia; con tilde ;)
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agree Maria Kisic
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agree Paula Sabirón : Yes
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Terapia con oxígeno

Ambos términos son correctos: oxigenoterapia o terapia con oxígeno. El uso de uno o del otro puede definirse basados en el tipo de audiencia que se trata de alcanzar. Personas en el área médica estamos mas familiarizados con la palabra oxigenoterapia, mientras que la población en general entendería 'terapia con oxígeno'.
Definition from MedlinePlus en español :
La terapia con oxígeno es un tratamiento que le proporciona oxígeno adicional. El oxígeno es un gas que su cuerpo necesita para funcionar. Normalmente, los pulmones absorben el oxígeno del aire que respira. Sin embargo, algunas afecciones pueden evitar que usted obtenga suficiente oxígeno.
Example sentences:
La terapia de oxígeno se puede administrar de varias maneras, usando varios diversos tipos de dispositivos. (News Medical Life Science.)
La terapia de oxígeno proporciona oxígeno adicional a aquellas personas que padecen una condición de salud que les impide obtener la cantidad suficiente de este vital gas. (ClikiSalud.net)
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