Happy First Day of Fall! The Fall Equinox falls on September 23 and on this day, we observe Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+, so on this day we encourage you to educate yourself and those you love on how to decrease […]
View ArticleChest congestion – that annoying tightness you feel in your chest and under and around your breast bone when you have excess mucus you are unable to cough up. It is a common symptom of many respiratory ailments, but when could it be a sign of something more serious? Let’s take a look at chest […]
View ArticleOxygen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, which makes it a bit ironic, then, that people with breathing problems are unable to get enough of it. The body needs to maintain a normal oxygen level, which requires a certain amount of circulating oxygen in the blood at all times to effectively […]
View ArticlePulmonary fibrosis is a rare, but serious chronic lung condition that involves scarring between and on the walls of the alveoli in the lungs. As the scarring becomes more severe, the lungs become stiff rather than elastic, and they are no longer able to expand and contract as necessary. This makes it difficult for oxygen […]
View ArticleOxygen therapy is the basic method of treatment for people with severe COPD, either during a COPD exacerbation or when the disease is stable and blood oxygen levels are low. The goal of oxygen therapy is to maintain your blood oxygen at a level that meets your body’s demand for oxygen, usually above 89%.1 While a higher oxygen saturation is […]
View ArticleFreedom to travel and enjoy the outdoors is one of the benefits of portable oxygen concentrators. This year, we’ve already heard from quite a few people that have taken warm-weather vacations with their Inogen One portable oxygen concentrators. With summer just around the corner, we’re pleased to present your Summer 2019 Travel Guide using Inogen […]
View ArticleA COPD diagnosis can leave you overwhelmed, but asking the right questions can help. Keep in mind that COPD has a variety of stages and treatments, so it is important to stay informed. Make sure you fully understand what you should do to help maintain your health and keep your COPD from progressing. Here are […]
View ArticleWhen you have lung disease, a chronic breathing condition or another pulmonary disease, you can expect to cough frequently, often coughing up mucus as you clear your airways. However, if you cough up bloody mucus, it can be quite unnerving, so it is good to know when you should be concerned and seek medical help. […]
View ArticleMarch is National Kidney Month, which makes it a great time to review how your kidneys work and how they are affected by COPD. When you think about chronic lung diseases like COPD, the kidneys are probably not the first organs that come to mind. However, many people with COPD experience kidney problems. So, how […]
View ArticleMarch 10 through March 16 is National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. It is an excellent time to learn more about how pulmonary rehabilitation can help treat your COPD or chronic respiratory disease symptoms. Let’s explore what pulmonary rehabilitation is and how it can improve the lives of those with COPD, lung disease or other chronic breathing […]
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