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8 Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
June 20, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education, Sleep Apnea
By Sarah Murphy
It's estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed. Over the past decade, research and awareness surrounding sleep apnea have developed our understanding of the alarming consequences sleep apnea has, if left untreated.
One of reasons sleep apnea is left untreated is because people don't even know that they have it. That's... Read More
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Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
May 15, 2019
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Education, Inspiration
By Sarah Murphy
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. For those of you who don't know, Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder which causes the mucus in your lungs to build up. There is no cure for CF, only breathing treatments.
Some of those treatments include:
Airway clearance to help loosen and get rid of the thick mucus that can build up in the lungs Inhaled medications to open the airways... Read More -
National Public Health Week
April 3, 2019
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Education
By Sarah Murphy
Monday marked the first day of National Public Health Week!
The goal of this week is to ultimately remind people that if we work together we can build healthier communities. We can foster change!
Each day this week has a theme, organized by the American Public Health Association. Here's a breakdown of those themes:
Monday: Healthy Communities
According... Read More
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5 Rare Lung Diseases You Probably Haven't Heard Of
February 28, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education
By Sarah Murphy
What makes a rare disease rare? According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a rare disease is defined as one that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Most of these diseases are genetic. There are many challenges for those diagnosed with a rare disease. First, they can be very difficult to diagnose. Additionally, because few people have the disease there isn't a lot of money or resources being put towards researching causes or treatments.... Read More
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What You Should Know about the Competitive Bidding Program
February 21, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education, Health Care Professionals, HME News and Updates, Oxygen One News and Updates, Patients
By Sarah Murphy
On January 1, 2019, the durable medical equipment (DME) competitive bidding program (CBP) temporarily ended so that CMS can make much-needed changes to the program that will presumably improve patient access to equipment and services.
What is the competitive bidding program?
The bidding program was authorized by Congress through the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization... Read More
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5 Simple Questions to Help Recognize Sleep Apnea
January 9, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea, Tips and Advice
By Sarah Murphy
Sleep Apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing repeatedly in your sleep. If left untreated it can pose serious health risks on your mind and body. That's why we have composed a short list of questions to help indicate if you might have sleep apnea. Remember, don't use the answers to these questions as a diagnosis, but as a tool to help you decide if you should visit your doctor to be further examined.
1. ... Read More
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What are Cluster Headaches?
December 12, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Oxygen Therapy, Patients
By Sarah Murphy
Cluster headaches occur in cyclical patterns or clusters and are known to be one of the most painful types of headaches. This headache usually wakes someone up 2 hours into sleep. The pain intensifies after 5 to 10 minutes and lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. This headache can occur multiple times a day (clusters), and last for 4 to 12 weeks every year. Some symptoms include:
one-sided pain blocked or runny nose drooping eyelid - on... Read More -
Common Oxygen Therapy Myths
November 21, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Oxygen Therapy, Patients
By Sarah Murphy
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... Read More
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5 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep on CPAP
November 14, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea, Tips and Advice
By Sarah Murphy, Trent Schiestle and Laurie Richter
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... Read More
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How Pulmonary Rehab Can Help
November 7, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Oxygen Therapy, Patients
By Sarah Murphy
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... Read More
