Lung Health

If you've been paying attention to the news, then you've probably already heard about all of the hospitalizations caused by vaping. Over 2,200 people have gotten sick from vaping in the US last year, and around 60 people have died. This vaping illness is primarily affecting young people; 80% of those affected are under 35, and about 20% are between the ages of 18 and 21. 

As a company that strives to increase lung health awareness, we thought we... Read More

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. There also isn't a large community... Read More

It's been two months since the Oxygen One team participated in the 5th annual LUNG FORCE Walk, and we realized we never gave you an official update on the day of the event. 

Overall, there were around 1,500 people in attendance, with 121 teams. The walk was only a mile and a half, but since it was at the zoo we were often distracted by the animals. Surprisingly, they were... 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. 

Pulmonary Rehab is a program designed for people afflicted with an ongoing lung disease like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchitis, etc.... Read More

Happy Halloween! 

​It's also the last day of Healthy Lung Month, which is why this week we're sharing the scary truth about tobacco and some shocking stats:

Celebrating Respiratory Therapists

This week we are celebrating respiratory therapists because it is Respiratory Care Week! The purpose of this week is to draw attention to the importance of lung health, and the people who are a big part of that: Respiratory Therapists.

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. 

It's never too late to start taking care of your lungs, and since it's Healthy Lung Month, we thought we would share some tips that will help keep your lungs healthy and strong.

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your lungs. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), cigarette smoke can narrow your air passages, which... Read More

This Sunday, Oxygen One will be participating in Milwaukee's 5th annual LUNG FORCE Walk, hosted by the American Lung Association. For those of you who don't know, LUNG FORCE hosts events aimed towards raising awareness and funds for research to defeat lung cancer.  

Along with walking, we are also fundraising for the big day. We've had one fundraiser a week during the month of September, and what an exciting and fun month it has been! Read below to find out... Read More