Welcoming Spring with Oxygen Therapy
For those on oxygen therapy, spring represents more than just a change in weather — it's an opportunity to get outdoors and embrace the health benefits of...
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...
