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

We scoured the web to find these respiratory therapy jokes that are sure to make you laugh. Enjoy!

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 to the American Public Health Association (APHA),... 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

What determines a good night's sleep varies from one individual to another. Trying a variety of things may help you find the best routine for the perfect night's sleep.

Ten sleep hygiene rules to consider adopting:

Improving the air quality in your home is a great way to enhance the quantity and quality of your sleep. Our tolerance for triggering irritants, such as dust, pollen, animal dander, and dust mites, is much lower when we are sleeping at night. Even if you do not believe you have allergies, irritants still can inflame your nasal passages and make it difficult to breathe at night. 

You can take several steps to improve air quality, reduce allergy and respiratory problems, and thus... Read More

​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: 

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.

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You'll definitely be living a different life while on oxygen, but who said it couldn't be normal? Oxygen is prescribed... 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... Read More