For most oxygen therapy patients, learning how to use a nasal cannula as comfortably as possible is an important step in easily incorporating oxygen therapy into their lives. But for many people, figuring out what to do with all the tubing can be confusing. Even if you are unsure where to put the excess tubing […]
View ArticleIf you are struggling to breathe, you might say you are feeling breathless or short of breath, but what does that mean? View the infographic below to learn about breathlessness and how Inogen’s TAV can boost your oxygen intake. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.inogen.com/ with this graphic.</strong><br […]
View ArticleImagine you’re able to go up a full flight of stairs or go for a long walk with a friend without finding yourself feeling exhausted and breathless afterward. Feel like you are past this point already? Not necessarily. Believe it or not, doing these things without feeling breathless is still possible with the help of […]
View ArticleIf you have a breathing difficulty that requires supplemental home oxygen therapy, you are likely facing new challenges because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the associated changes in our daily lives. With the constant changes in stay-at-home orders, social distancing requirements and face covering guidelines, it can be difficult to figure out what the […]
View ArticleIf you or a loved one has been in a healthcare facility recently, you may have heard about the importance of activities of daily living (ADLs). However, you may not understand what ADLs are or why they are important. Read on to learn more about ADLs and how using a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) can […]
View ArticleLiving with COPD takes some adjustment at the best of times, but during a pandemic, having a chronic, progressive lung disease like COPD makes an already difficult situation even harder. If you have COPD, read on to learn how to navigate this COVID-19 pandemic by taking the extra precautions required by living with a chronic […]
View ArticleAfter returning home from a stay at the hospital, adjusting to a new oxygen therapy prescription can feel a little nerve-wracking. In order to help you feel prepared and educated, let’s explore what you should know about home oxygen therapy and what you should discuss with your doctor. Adjusting to home oxygen after a hospital […]
View ArticleThis is an unusual time in the world, especially for people who fall in the high-risk category for the novel coronavirus. Self-quarantine brings additional challenges, as bouts of loneliness or boredom may spring up due to taking extra precautions to maintain your health. In order to stay both mentally and physically healthy, be mindful about […]
View ArticleAnxiety affects your entire body, which can make calming yourself remarkably difficult. The more anxious or stressed you feel, the more symptoms you may experience. Learn how to use breathing techniques to self-soothe, calm your body and regulate your breathing. How Do Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Body? Stress and anxiety are powerful emotions, able […]
View ArticleBecause the key symptom for most patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is shortness of breath, oxygen is often used as a successful treatment. However, it is not always clear to newly diagnosed patients whether medical oxygen treatment will be required or at which COPD stage oxygen therapy is likely to be prescribed. Read […]
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