Archive - November 2018

​Take precautions this winter  No matter how much you try not to think about it... winter is coming. The cold weather can cause difficulties for anyone, but for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) changes in weather can affect their health and trigger symptoms.  If you go outside, here are some things that you should remember:  Wear shoes with traction on the soles, instead of smooth soles. Be sure to always use sidewalks and cleared paths... Read More

Being prescribed oxygen can come with its share of doubts. There are tons of oxygen myths out there, which can create even more doubts. That's why we've decided to share the facts about oxygen therapy, debunking those silly myths. ​ "I can't live a normal life while on oxygen." You'll definitely be living a different life while on oxygen, but who said it couldn't be normal? Oxygen is prescribed to help you live a normal and long life. Oxygen One is here to help you... Read More

Sleep Apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. Hypopnea is defined as slow or shallow breathing, which often results in a drop in oxygen levels. The most common way to treat sleep apnea is with Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (PAP).  If you're a CPAP patient, then you know the struggle of falling asleep while using... Read More

When you're diagnosed with a chronic lung disease the best thing you can do for your lungs, to keep them strong, is to join a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Find out more below.    Who goes to Pulmonary Rehab (PR)? Pulmonary Rehab is a program designed for people afflicted with an ongoing lung disease like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchitis, etc. Your doctor might also recommend PR before and after lung surgery. PR can benefit people... Read More