Dealing with COPD Triggers
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic respiratory disease that can make it difficult to breathe. COPD patients often have flare-ups...
Tips for COPD in the Summertime
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition that affects the lungs and can make breathing difficult. For people with COPD, summertime...
Pets and COPD: Can I own a pet?
Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not mean you are not able to own a pet however, understanding the pros and cons may help make the...
Telehealth: The Future is Here
The Health Resources Services Administration defines Telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support...
Using the Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter is a medical device that is used to measure how much oxygen is being carrying in a person’s blood. More specifically, it measures how...
Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter is a small handheld medical device that measures the fastest speed that air leaves your lungs during a forceful exhalation. This...
Tracheal Suctioning
Tracheal suctioning using a mechanical suction device to aspirate secretions from the airway is a vital part of bronchial hygiene when the patient does...
Stationary Concentrators
The stationary oxygen concentrator is designed to provide an unlimited supply of supplemental oxygen to patients whose blood oxygen saturation is 88% or...
