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What to expect from pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is the key for anyone who has a chronic lung disease. This can include COPD (chronic obstructive respiratory disease) emphysema or chronic bronchitis.Those with Cystic fibrosis also undergo...
5 keys for living a healthy life
COPD, does not sound like much, but when spelt out, reality can hit. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a big title for a major health condition. Knowing how to adapt...
Foods that are COPD Friendly
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often surprised to learn that a diet can have an impact on their breathing and even help manage their symptoms. Although a...
Inogen O2 Particle Filter
Portable and home oxygen concentrators are designed to be self-sufficient. They produce their own oxygen, alarm you if something is wrong with the machine, and they can alarm you if...
How does an oxygen concentrator work
For today's oxygen therapy patients, requiring treatment for their medical conditions is often stressful enough.But with that stress, they also become more and more adamant about maintaining active, independent lifestyles.It's...
5 ways to quit Smoking
You know you need to quit smoking: it's a nasty habit and is widely regarded as such by the general public. It makes your clothes smell, and no one wants to...
Signs your COPD is getting Worse
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, means there is damage to the lungs that will not heal, but taking steps to prevent further problems is a key part of managing...
3 ways to get a return Investment
When you made the decision to purchase a portable oxygen concentrator, like the eQuinox portable, you didn't just purchase a medical device, you made an investment. You invested in a...
Paint with o2
Living with COPD means your lungs have to work much harder just to get the oxygen your body needs. Everyday tasks that once felt effortless, walking to the mailbox, cooking...
COPD Signs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that affects millions of people, often going unnoticed in its early stages. The symptoms often start out mild, making them...
Healthy Food for lungs
Introduction Inflammation is at the heart of many of the most common health challenges adults face after 40 — and the lungs are no exception. For people living with COPD,...
Benefits of a POC
Introduction When a doctor prescribes supplemental oxygen for COPD, patients sometimes wonder: Does it actually make a difference? The short answer is yes, and the research backs it up strongly....