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How to Better Manage Your COPD Symptoms in the Summer
Feb 28, 2018 6:24:24 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Tips and Hacks, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, exercise
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Everything You Need to Know
Feb 28, 2018 6:18:37 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in Respiratory Resource Center, oxygen therapy
This irreversible scarring severely reduces lung function and causes people with the disease to have difficulty breathing and absorbing oxygen. Doctors often find the root cause of pulmonary fibrosis difficult to diagnose, since there are many potential factors, including underlying disease, that can cause progressive scarring to the lungs.
Although there is no real cure for pulmonary fibrosis, there are a variety of medicines and treatments available to help those living with the disease. Proper treatment and healthy lifestyle habits can reduce uncomfortable symptoms, improve patients' quality of life, and even slow down the progression of the disease.
The Top 4 Continuous Flow Oxygen Concentrators
Feb 28, 2018 6:16:44 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy
When you depend on supplemental oxygen to keep you well, a reliable portable oxygen concentrator is all but a necessity. Portable concentrators are uniquely useful because they turn regular, ambient air into concentrated medical grade oxygen for you to breathe.
That means there are no heavy, flammable tanks that need to be refilled or replaced. You'll have an unending supply of oxygen as long as long as you have battery power.
Portable concentrators can be life changing; they allow you to leave home, stay active, and go about all your daily tasks with convenience and ease. Many models even offer optional backup batteries so you can go out with confidence and use your portable concentrator even longer without interruption.
Because your health and comfort depends on it, choosing a portable continuous flow oxygen concentrator that fits your needs and lifestyle is an important decision. That's why, in this article, we've provided you with information about the top four continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators on the market.
We've included everything you need to know about their unique features, oxygen output, battery life, and more to help you make the best decision possible. Listed in no particular order, here are the top 4 portable continuous flow oxygen concentrators.
The 4 Stages of COPD: What You Need to Know
Feb 28, 2018 6:13:32 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen therapy
Being diagnosed with COPD can be a very frightening and disheartening experience. It's common to feel fear and apprehension about living with the diagnosis and maybe even guilt about what you did or didn't do that might have caused your COPD.
The Top 4 Pulse Flow Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Feb 28, 2018 6:11:50 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy
Pulse flow portable oxygen concentrators are different from continuous-flow concentrators in that they detect when you inhale and deliver a bolus dose of oxygen on-demand. Concentrators with pulse-flow technology are intuitive and responsive by automatically adjusting the amount of oxygen they deliver based on your breathing rate.
The Official Guide to Cystic Fibrosis
Feb 28, 2018 6:11:05 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in Respiratory Resource Center
Cystic fibrosis is a rare disease caused by a genetic mutation that can be passed down from parent to child. Although there is no known cure, there are many treatments and medications for cystic fibrosis that can help reduce the effects and symptoms of the disease.
How to Effectively Exercise at Home with COPD
Feb 28, 2018 6:10:08 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Respiratory Resource Center, Tips and Hacks
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality for COPD
Feb 28, 2018 6:09:19 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks
If you have COPD, then you know that clean air is a necessity for both comfort and health. It follows, then, that the quality of the air you breathe in your home on a daily basis can have a large impact on how you feel.
11 Tips That Show You How to Save Money on COPD Medication
Feb 28, 2018 6:08:36 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Tips and Hacks
Living with a chronic disease like COPD comes with many challenges, and financial challenges are no exception. Many people who are diagnosed with the disease find themselves blindsided by the high costs of medical equipment, prescription medications, and other necessary treatments.
High Altitudes and Respiratory Diseases: What to Expect and How to Cope
Feb 28, 2018 6:02:06 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Portable Oxygen, Tips and Hacks
Living with a respiratory disease can make normal activities and hobbies difficult. Traveling, however, can be particularly challenging to do when you suffer from a chronic respiratory condition.