A rare form of a broader disorder known as pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) refers to having high blood pressure in the arteries that stretch from your heart to your lungs. In PAH, scar tissue develops in the tiny blood vessels of the lung. This scar tissue narrows the vessels, blocking normal blood flow […]
View ArticleWhen you reach Stage IV, or end-stage COPD, lung damage is usually extensive, COPD symptoms are more severe and quality of life is often gravely impaired. Although the lung damage caused by the disease cannot be reversed, treatment can help manage symptoms and in some cases, extend life. Let’s find out more about end-stage COPD […]
View ArticleTo understand what an Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) test is, you should first familiarize yourself with AAT and what having a deficiency in AAT means to you and your family. What is AAT and AAT Deficiency? AAT is a protective protein made by the liver. You need AAT to help protect your lungs and maintain normal […]
View ArticleAn oxygen (O2) sensor senses the percentage of oxygen in the air being delivered to an oxygen therapy patient. Oxygen sensors are placed in in oxygen concentrators to ensure proper creation and delivery of oxygen. The Inogen One G4 is equipped with an internal oxygen sensor that will alarm should the O2 concentration go below […]
View ArticleBronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is a term which, as of July 2016, is no longer in use, but was once used to describe a certain subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (cancer that starts in the glandular cells of the lungs). Because some oncologists (cancer doctors) still use the term, this article will focus on the history and […]
View ArticleSupplemental oxygen therapy can be delivered in three ways: via oxygen concentrator, compressed oxygen gas or liquid oxygen. Many oxygen concentrators contain an oxygen sensor, while oxygen tanks work by using an oxygen regulator. The difference between these two is explained in the following text. Oxygen Concentrators The least expensive and most effective way to […]
View ArticleHypersensitivity pneumonitis, also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis or allergic alveolitis, is a rare immune system disorder of the lungs caused by exposure to dust and other substances found in the environment. Â These substances trigger an immune response in the lungs that causes short or long-term inflammation, primarily in a part of the lungs called […]
View ArticleOxygenation can be defined as the addition of oxygen to any chemical or physical system, including the human body. It’s a word also used to describe interventions that provide a greater oxygen supply to the lungs and circulatory system. Adequate oxygenation is essential for maintaining optimal health and vitality. When illness occurs and oxygen status […]
View ArticleThe Inogen One G4 Hip Bag: Hands-Free Mobility for the Oxygen User We are proud to present the ultimate in hands-free mobility for the active oxygen user; the Inogen One G4 Hip Bag. This innovative, trend-setting hip bag is the first of its kind for the oxygen user! The Inogen One G4 Hip Bag offers […]
View ArticleTransient nocturnal desaturation, also known as nocturnal hypoxemia, is defined as a temporary drop in oxygen saturation during sleep. The condition is a significant problem in COPD, affecting a relatively large number of COPD patients. In fact, one study suggests that 27-70% of COPD patients with daytime oxygen saturation levels of 90-95% experience substantial desaturation […]
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