High Flow Oxygen Therapy at Home

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service is a professional home health service that provides a heated, humidified and oxygen-containing air mixture at a specified density to be delivered via nasal cannula with high flow to patients who need respiratory support and are deemed appropriate to be followed up at home by a specialist physician. Thanks to the Happ Health Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service, the patient's oxygen support is applied at home in accordance with the treatment plan created by the physician and monitored with the necessary health checks.

High-flow oxygen therapy, unlike standard nasal oxygen application, offers a high-flow, heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture through a special device. Thanks to its moisturizing and heating feature, it is aimed to reduce dryness and discomfort that may occur in the nose and respiratory tract. The oxygen concentration, flow level, application duration and follow-up plan to be used are determined according to the patient's diagnosis, respiratory status, oxygen saturation and physician evaluation.

How Does Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Treat?

High-flow oxygen therapy provides the oxygen support the patient needs with high flow and in a controlled manner. The heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture is delivered to the respiratory tract through a special nasal cannula. Thus, it can help correct low oxygen levels, reduce respiratory workload and help the patient breathe more easily.

High flow helps meet the airflow the patient needs during breathing. It can reduce the discomfort that may be caused by dry air in the respiratory tract, support easier clearance of secretions, and contribute to the easier tolerance of oxygen delivered through the nose by the patient.

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy is not a treatment that alone eliminates the root cause of the disease. It is applied to provide respiratory support to the patient and to support the current treatment plan. If the patient's condition worsens, oxygen requirements increase, or adequate oxygenation cannot be achieved despite high-flow therapy, advanced respiratory support may be required in the hospital.

What are the Advantages of High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service at Home?

If the patient is deemed suitable for home treatment by the specialist physician, applying high-flow oxygen support at home can help reduce the need for hospital visits and long-term hospitalization. The patient can continue his daily life as much as possible while receiving treatment with his family in the environment he is accustomed to.

Heated and humidified oxygen supplementation can contribute to reducing nasal dryness, throat irritation and respiratory discomfort that may occur with standard oxygen administration. Thanks to the use of a special nasal cannula, the patient can talk, drink fluids and meet some daily needs during treatment as long as his clinical condition is appropriate.

Within the scope of the service offered by Happ Health, the device is installed, treatment settings are made according to the physician's plan, the patient's compliance with the use of the device is evaluated, and the patient's relatives are informed. During the treatment process, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and general health status are monitored regularly.

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Package Details

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Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Process

The service process begins with evaluation of the patient's current diseases, respiratory status and oxygen need. The patient's diagnosis, medications used, previous oxygen treatments received, current oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and physician recommendations are examined.

The application of high-flow oxygen therapy in the home environment is decided only in accordance with the evaluation and treatment plan of the relevant specialist physician. The oxygen concentration, current level, temperature, humidification setting and daily usage time to be applied to the patient are determined by the physician.

Checking the Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Area

Before treatment, a suitable area where the device can be installed safely is determined. It is ensured that the environment is clean, tidy, sufficiently ventilated and in a location where the device can reach the electrical connection. The device is placed on a flat and solid surface where there is no risk of it falling or tipping over.

The distance between the patient's bed or sitting area and the device is controlled. It is ensured that the breathing circuit is not stretched, bent or dangerously restricting the patient's movement. Care should be taken to arrange electrical cables in a way that does not cause the risk of falling.

There should be no cigarettes, candles, stoves, open flames, sparking devices or flammable materials in the treatment area. Since the risk of fire increases in an environment where oxygen is used, the device should be kept at a safe distance from heat sources and flammable products.

Disinfecting the Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Area

The outer surface of the device, nasal cannula, breathing circuit, humidification chamber and other parts in contact with the patient are prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and infection control rules. Disposable parts are used specifically for the patient and replaced with new ones after the recommended usage period.

Healthcare personnel ensure hand hygiene before device installation and patient care. Uses gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment when necessary. It is ensured that the patient's face and nose area are clean and dry.

Only water that complies with the device's operating instructions should be used in the humidification chamber. Tap water, medicine, herbal products or any liquid not recommended by a physician should not be added to the reservoir. The filters, connections and water tank of the device should be checked regularly.

Providing High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service at Home

The patient is placed in a semi-sitting position or in an appropriate position recommended by the physician to facilitate breathing. The device's electricity, oxygen supply, breathing circuit, humidification chamber and nasal cannula connections are checked.

The nasal cannula is placed in accordance with the patient's nose structure. Fixation points are checked to ensure that the cannula does not put excessive pressure on the nostrils and does not cause irritation around the face and ears. Current, oxygen concentration and temperature settings determined by the physician are defined to the device.

After treatment is initiated, the patient's oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, pulse, state of consciousness, respiratory effort and general comfort are evaluated. It is observed whether the patient has a decrease in shortness of breath, whether he uses auxiliary respiratory muscles, his speech status and skin color.

Throughout the treatment, the warnings given by the device, oxygen supply, water level, circuit connections and the position of the nasal cannula are checked regularly. If the patient's oxygen saturation decreases, respiratory distress increases, or general condition deteriorates, the treatment settings should not be changed by the patient or the patient's relative and the healthcare team should be informed.

Information After Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service

The patient and their relatives are explained about turning the device on and off, correct placement of the nasal cannula, checking the humidification chamber, the meaning of the device warnings and what to do in possible emergency situations.

It is stated that the oxygen flow, oxygen density, temperature setting and daily use duration should not be changed without the recommendation of a physician. Information is given about the backup plan to be implemented in case of technical malfunction, power outage or oxygen supply problem in the device.

It is explained which values ​​to monitor for the patient's oxygen saturation and general condition. It is explained that if the patient remains below the determined target values, experiences increasing shortness of breath, bruising, changes in consciousness or chest pain, the healthcare team should be contacted.

How Long Does High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Last at Home?

The daily application time of High Flow Oxygen Therapy at Home varies depending on the patient's diagnosis, oxygen need, respiratory status and treatment plan prepared by the physician. While it is applied at certain hours in some patients, it can be used overnight or for a longer period of time in some patients.

Initial installation of the device, setting treatment settings, evaluating the patient, and informing the patient's relatives can generally take 60–90 minutes. This period may be extended if the patient has difficulty adapting to the device, a different cannula size is required, or detailed follow-up is required.

How many days or months the treatment will continue is determined by the physician. The treatment plan can be re-evaluated according to changes in the patient's oxygen need, blood gas results, oxygen saturation and general health status.

Who Can Benefit from High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service at Home?

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service can be planned for patients who are evaluated by a specialist physician and found suitable to receive this treatment at home and whose health can be monitored regularly. Patients with acute and rapidly worsening respiratory distress should be evaluated in hospital conditions rather than home treatment.

• Patients with chronic respiratory failure: It can be applied to suitable patients who need long-term respiratory support and for whom standard oxygen therapy is not sufficient, with the physician's decision.
• Individuals with chronic lung disease: It can be planned for respiratory support in suitable individuals with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease or similar diseases.
• Patients who need post-hospital respiratory support: Patients whose clinical condition has stabilized after being treated in the hospital and who are deemed appropriate to continue high-flow oxygen support at home can benefit.
• Palliative care patients: It can be used to support comfort in suitable patients who have shortness of breath and need for oxygen due to advanced stage disease.
• Patients who cannot tolerate standard oxygen therapy sufficiently: It can be applied to individuals who cannot provide adequate support with a standard nasal cannula or mask and are deemed suitable for high-flow treatment by the physician.

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Fee and Price 2026

The price of Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service is determined according to the usage or rental period of the device in 2026, the type of oxygen source, daily treatment duration, current and oxygen capacity to be used, consumables, technical support need, healthcare personnel visits and the region where the service is provided.

Whether high-flow oxygen device, oxygen concentrator or tube, breathing circuit, humidification chamber, nasal cannula, filters and other consumables are included in the service fee may vary depending on the package scope. Electricity consumption and backup oxygen supply can also be evaluated.

The need for technical maintenance of the device, the frequency of replacement of consumables and the number of follow-up visits by medical personnel may affect pricing. Private health insurance's payment terms for high-flow oxygen therapy at home may vary depending on the policy scope. You can contact Happ Health to get information about current prices and package details.

In Which Situations Is Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service Used?

Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service can be used in cases where the patient requires higher and more controlled respiratory support than standard oxygen administration, but is clinically deemed appropriate to be monitored at home. The treatment decision should be made based on the patient's respiratory status and the specialist physician's evaluation.

• In chronic low oxygen: It can be used in suitable patients where the oxygen level in the blood is permanently low and standard oxygen application is not sufficient.
• In chronic respiratory failure: It can be planned by physician's decision in patients with reduced respiratory capacity and need for long-term oxygen support.
• After hospital treatment: It can be used in stable patients whose acute disease period is under control but oxygen support must be continued at home.
• In cases where secretions in the respiratory tract are intense: Thanks to the heated and humidified air flow, it can help reduce the drying of secretions and clean them more easily.
• During the palliative care process: It can be applied to support the respiratory comfort of suitable patients with advanced disease and shortness of breath.

Equipment We Use in High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service at Home

Happ Health medical staff performs high-flow oxygen therapy with equipment appropriate to the patient's needs and the treatment plan determined by the physician. The devices and consumables used are prepared to provide oxygen support in a controlled, humidified and safe manner.

• High flow oxygen device: It is used to deliver the heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture to the patient at the specified flow level.
• Oxygen source: The oxygen required for the treatment can be provided through an appropriate capacity oxygen concentrator, central source or oxygen cylinder, depending on the technical specifications of the device and the patient's needs.
• Heated humidification system: It ensures that the air-oxygen mixture given to the patient is prepared at the appropriate temperature and humidity level.
• High-flow nasal cannula: It is used to deliver the heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture to the patient through the nose, in a size appropriate to the patient's face and nose structure.
• Heated breathing circuit: It ensures that the air-oxygen mixture prepared in the device is delivered to the nasal cannula while maintaining the temperature and humidity level.
• Pulse oximeter: It is used to monitor the patient's blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
• Vital sign monitoring devices: Used to evaluate the patient's blood pressure, fever, respiratory rate and other necessary health indicators.
• Backup oxygen and power supply: It can be kept ready according to the planning of the physician and technical team in case of power outage, device failure or problems with the main oxygen supply.

Things to Consider in Home High Flow Oxygen Therapy Service

High-flow oxygen therapy is a respiratory support that requires a physician's prescription and professional health monitoring. Using oxygen therapy unconsciously or without a prescription can cause serious health problems. The current and oxygen settings of the device should not be changed by the patient or the patient's relative.

The patient's general condition, oxygen saturation and respiratory effort should be monitored regularly. It should be kept in mind that treatment does not eliminate the need for the patient to apply to the hospital and urgent evaluation is required in cases of clinical worsening symptoms.

Sharing Medical Information

The patient's current diseases, diagnosis of respiratory failure, medications used, previous oxygen treatments and existing treatment devices should be shared with the healthcare team. Information should be provided about conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, heart failure, sleep apnea, and neuromuscular disease.

The patient's normal oxygen saturation, target oxygen value, daily oxygen use duration, and previous respiratory distress attacks should be reported. Current blood gas results, lung imaging, discharge reports and physician prescriptions should be available.

Since uncontrolled oxygen use may pose a risk in patients with a history of high carbon dioxide or hypercapnia, this situation must be reported to the healthcare team. The patient's oxygen target and treatment settings should be determined by the relevant specialist physician.

Hygiene and Environment Preparation

The environment where the device is located must be clean, dry, tidy and sufficiently ventilated. The air inlet and outlet sections of the device should not be blocked, covered, or placed too close to the wall.

The nasal cannula, breathing circuit, humidification chamber, and filters should be cleaned or replaced according to manufacturer recommendations. Device parts should not be used between patients without appropriate disinfection.

Smoking should never be allowed in the room where oxygen is used; Candles, lighters, stoves, fireplaces, gas stoves and devices that may create sparks should not be used. Oil, petroleum jelly and petroleum-based products should not be kept near oxygen equipment. If oxygen cylinders are used, they should be fixed so that they cannot tip over and should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated area.

Post-Procedure Follow-Up

During treatment, the patient's oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, pulse, state of consciousness, skin color and respiratory effort should be monitored regularly. Measurement results should be recorded as recommended by the healthcare team.

The nasal cannula should be checked to see if it causes irritation, redness or pressure sores around the nose, cheeks and ears. In case of excessive dryness, bleeding, heavy secretion or discomfort in the nose, the medical team should be informed.

In case the device gives an alarm, oxygen flow is interrupted, water accumulates in the breathing circuit, the cannula comes out, or the humidification system does not work, the instructions for use of the device should be followed and technical support should be obtained. The alarm of the device should not be turned off without determining the reason and the treatment should not be interrupted for a long time.

If oxygen saturation remains below the target value determined by the physician, increased shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, cyanosis, chest pain, excessive sleepiness, confusion, difficulty in speaking or sudden deterioration in general condition occur, emergency healthcare services should be sought.