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What You Need To Know About The Youth Vaping Epidemic
February 6, 2020
Categories: All Posts, Education, Respiratory Care
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
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5 Rare Lung Diseases You Probably Haven't Heard Of
February 28, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education
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
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LUNG FORCE Walk Recap
December 5, 2018
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Company Culture, Oxygen One News and Updates
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
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How Pulmonary Rehab Can Help
November 7, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Oxygen Therapy, Patients
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
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The Scary Truth about Tobacco
October 31, 2018
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Education, Patients, Respiratory Care
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:
One person dies every 4.5 seconds from a tobacco-related disease. That's 13 people per minute Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals Over 20% of all deaths in the U.S. are from tobacco...that's more than murders, car accidents,... Read More -
Respiratory Care Week
October 24, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Health Care Professionals, Oxygen One News and Updates, Respiratory Care
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.
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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.
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