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Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
May 15, 2019
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Education, Inspiration
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 or thin the mucus (nebulizers) Pancreatic enzyme supplement capsules to improve...
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10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Sleep Apnea
March 13, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Inspiration, Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea literally means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. It can be a frustrating and isolating condition, but you are not alone. Twenty-two million Americans have Sleep apnea. Here are 10 Celebrities fighting their own battle against sleep apnea: 1. Shaquille O'Neal Former NBA Center 2. ...
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Keeping Your New Year's Resolution
December 27, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Inspiration, Tips and Advice
2018 is coming to an end, which means it's time to think about your New Year's Resolutions. The biggest struggle with New Year's Resolutions is keeping them. Did you know it takes only 30 days to form a habit? That's why this year, Oxygen One is having an office Wellness challenge throughout the whole month of January. Together we will be healthy! Since the Oxygen One team is coming together to be healthy, we thought we'd share 5 steps that will help you stick to those...
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10-Year-Old Boy Runs 50 5ks in 50 Days
October 17, 2018
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Inspiration
Today we're sharing a heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy who wanted to support his sick grandfather by running 50 5ks in 50 days. His name is Niall McDermott and he's from San Francisco. View this post on Instagram DAY 50!! - I completed my 50 5ks in 50 Days Challenge this morning at the @redrocketracing...
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A Broken Body Isn't a Broken Person
September 19, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Inspiration
Happy Wednesday! You know the saying, "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade"? Well, Janine Shepherd, featured in the TED Talk below, truly lived this saying out during one of the hardest moments in her life. If you're wanting to be inspired, then I suggest you watch the video below: The one quote that really stuck out to us was towards the end of Janine's talk: "But then I knew for certain that although my body might be...
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3 Products that will have you Embracing the Great Outdoors
Categories: All Posts, Patients, Respiratory Care, Tips and Advice
10 PAP Therapy Jokes We Know You'll Love
Categories: All Posts, Humor, Patients, Sleep Apnea