Rep: Idealisa Masyrafina/ Red: Reiny DwinandaUsers of oxygen concentrators at home.The FDA warns Americans not to use this device without a doctor's advice.REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WASHINGTON -- In the midst of the pandemic, many Americans are buying and using their own oxygen concentrators.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against buying or using oxygen-generating machines at home without a doctor's prescription because it can cause serious health problems, such as oxygen poisoning.The FDA said the product, which filters nitrogen from the air, may be available for sale online, but has not yet been approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use.In Indonesia, the machine is also widely offered in online stores."You should not use an oxygen concentrator at home unless it has been prescribed by a healthcare provider," the FDA said.Giving yourself oxygen without consulting your doctor first may do more harm than good.You may be taking in too much or too little oxygen.Deciding to use an oxygen concentrator without a prescription can lead to serious health problems, such as oxygen poisoning caused by receiving too much oxygen.It can also lead to delays in receiving treatment for serious conditions like Covid-19.Oxygen levels can be monitored with a small device called a pulse oximeter, which is available over-the-counter.The tool shows an increase in sales in the midst of the corona virus pandemic.However, the FDA warns that it is possible to get erroneous or inaccurate understanding of the instructions for use at home.People need oxygen therapy using oxygen concentrators when they have breathing problems, such as asthma, lung cancer, flu, or Covid-19.However, the device should be used under the supervision of a doctor.Inhaling high concentrations of oxygen can cause lasting lung damage.Meanwhile, if too little oxygen can cause damage to the heart, brain, and other organs."If you are prescribed an oxygen concentrator for a chronic health problem and experience changes in your breathing or oxygen level or have symptoms of Covid-19, contact your healthcare provider. Do not make changes to your oxygen level yourself," the FDA says.Declan Rice is expensive, Chelsea chooses to bring PSV Eindhoven playersChelsea sped up to secure Jules Kunde's signaturePremier League relegation pressure makes Leeds players play roughThree Scenarios Tuchel Can Choose If Kovacic Is Absent To Defend Chelsea In The FA Cup FinalAguero's goal against QPR's goal is considered to have changed the fate of Manchester City to dateThere are five Ramadan lessons that we can take.Halal product transactions through e-commerce will increase in 2021.Chelsea target PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare.Eating healthy, getting enough sleep and cleaning your hands are the main ways to keep your immune system strongFood intended for pilgrims must contain adequate nutrition.Phone: 021 780 3747 Fax: 021 799 7903 Email: newsroom@rol.republika.co.id (Redaksi) sekretariat@republika.co.id (Redaksi) marketing@republika.co.id (Marketing)Copyright © 2018 Republika.co.id, All right reserved