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Best Walking Paths for Oxygen Patients in Boca Raton, Florida

Jan 19, 2021 2:23:13 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in wellness goals, exercise

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LPT Medical is luckily enough to occupy a small office located halfway between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, in Boca Raton, Florida. This area provides a surprising amount of nature trails and walkways to explore, and not to mention stretches of glorious beaches. If you are a Boca Raton resident or a nearby city on Florida’s southeastern coast we wrote this blog for folks who are looking to get outdoors and go for walks more often. 

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The Inogen One G3, G4, and G5: Which One is Best for You?

Jan 14, 2021 5:24:09 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in portable oxygen concentrator, Inogen, Inogen One G3, Inogen One G4

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As an oxygen patient, quality, affordability, and reliability should be the characteristics of your oxygen equipment. As a longtime family owned medical equipment company in Denver, CO, and a newer oxygen supply company in Boca Raton, Fl we are always searching for the best manufactures to work with in order to provide our customers with oxygen equipment that exceeds their expectations and doesn't break the bank. 

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What Are Bronchospasms in COPD and How Are They Treated?

Jan 14, 2021 1:41:20 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, Tips and Hacks, diet, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, wellness goals, COPD management, wellness for seniors

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If you’ve just been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re probably just beginning to learn about some of the common symptoms associated with this disease. Most people — whether they’re early stage, late stage, or anywhere in between — will experience breathing difficulties, chest pain, and a chronic cough. And as it progresses, COPD patients are more likely to experience complications like hypertension, recurring respiratory infections, and heart problems.

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How to Plan for a Power Outage if You Have COPD

Jan 11, 2021 11:05:08 AM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Tips and Hacks, portable oxygen concentrator, COPD management, wellness for seniors, Respironics SimplyGo, Inogen One G5, Caire Freestyle Comfort

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In the 21st century, we are highly dependent on energy sources like natural gas and electricity. We use fuel to power our cars, cook and heat our homes, and we use electricity to charge our phones, computers, and more. But what happens when we lose access to these resources due to a natural disaster or some other problem? In some situations, this can be a minor nuisance; but in others, it could be life-threatening.

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Upgrading From an Oxygen Tank to the Respironics SimplyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Jan 10, 2021 6:31:09 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, oxygen therapy, Respironics SimplyGo

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More than 1.5 million adults in the United States use supplemental oxygen to treat a variety of respective respiratory diseases. Oxygen therapy is used to improve the quality of life and prolong survival for patients with low oxygen levels. If you are a long time oxygen patient, or if you are someone who has recently been prescribed oxygen therapy, you might be curious what the transition from an oxygen tank to a portable oxygen concentrator would look like, and if the benefits of a POC would outweigh the costs associated with switching methods.

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Managing your COPD Medication: Side Effects and Health Benefits

Jan 6, 2021 4:52:24 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in Medication and Treatment, COPD education, COPD management

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hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease in your lungs that damages both your airways and the lung tissue, all of this damage makes it very difficult to breathe and causes other significant side effects that will impact your wellbeing. If you have COPD, you may have obstructive bronchiolitis, emphysema, or a combination of the two conditions.

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9 Tips for Grocery Shopping if You have COPD

Jan 5, 2021 2:18:58 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Portable Oxygen, Tips and Hacks, diet, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, COPD management, wellness for seniors, Inogen One G5, Caire Freestyle Comfort

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects around 16 million people in the United States alone. While there is no “cure” for COPD, the rate that it progresses can be slowed significantly with healthy lifestyle choices and therapy options such as pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer therapy. COPD is a debilitating condition meaning it can affect your ability to get around. But despite this, many people with COPD have been able to live active lives.

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11 Life Changing New Year Resolutions for Oxygen Patients

Dec 31, 2020 8:36:53 AM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in Medication and Treatment, portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen therapy, wellness goals

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It is almost time to ring in the New Year, and that means new goals, healthier living, and hopefully the beginning to a successful year. Oxygen patients should be especially diligent to celebrate the new year with new ambition and resolutions towards a healthier future! If you are an oxygen patient either due to a chronic lung condition or other pulmonary disease, there are a few New Year’s Resolutions you might add to your list if you haven’t already.

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A Comprehensive Guide for Cleaning Your Home Safely With COPD

Dec 30, 2020 12:10:59 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, Tips and Hacks, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, asthma, wellness goals, exercise, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors, outdoor recreation, Respironics SimplyGo, Inogen One G5, Caire Freestyle Comfort

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The novel coronavirus has completely reshaped the way that we view sanitation. Over the past year, organizations and individuals alike have taken steps to control the spread of disease, and the population as a whole has become more aware of the impact of infectious disease. Another thing that people have become more aware of is the impact of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. Studies have shown us that these people are “high risk” when it comes to infectious disease, so we need to take steps to protect their health.

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Being Diagnosed with COPD: From the Basics to the Secrets

Dec 23, 2020 1:11:45 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in oxygen therapy, wellness goals, COPD education, COPD management

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Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are diseases within your airways and other parts of your lungs. Some of the most common CRDs are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension. In this particular article we are focusing on COPD, but a lot of the information can be related to other CRDs.

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