One of the most commonly expressed worries from people who have just been prescribed oxygen therapy is the concern that they will have to significantly change their lifestyle. Patients worry they will no longer be able to participate in their regular activities and social life. However, when you are able to use a portable oxygen […]
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Breathlessness can be hard to explain. Whether it feels like you are having a hard time breathing, like you cannot get enough air or like you have an elephant sitting on your chest, feeling breathless or short of breath can be a frightening sensation. For people living with breathlessness in their daily lives, it can […]
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Home oxygen safety is one of the most important aspects of oxygen therapy, whether you choose an oxygen concentrator, oxygen cylinders or a liquid oxygen system as your oxygen supply source. Although oxygen is a safe, non-flammable gas, it does support combustion, meaning things burn more readily and ignite easier in its presence. As such, […]
View ArticleRead below about how Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilation (TAV) can help you combat the feelings of breathlessness and improve your oxygen therapy. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to Inogen.com with this graphic.</strong><br /><br /><a href=’https://www.inogen.com/blog/how-can-inogen-tav-help-you/’><img src=’https://www.inogen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/4_TAVhelpYou-scaled.jpg’ alt=’What is TAV?’ 540px border=’0′ /></a></p>
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 think you have a health condition that would benefit from oxygen therapy and you are interested in getting oxygen at home, talk to your doctor about whether you meet the criteria for oxygen therapy. Ask about how to get an oxygen tank for home use, about home O2 requirements and anything else you […]
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 ArticleYou’ve just left your doctor’s office after being told you have COPD. You’re likely to be experiencing a number of different emotions right now ranging from confusion, to fear, to more confusion. Once you arrive home, you realize you were so overwhelmed by the diagnosis, you forgot to ask important questions about the disease and […]
View ArticleAround the world, we have seen an increase in the frequency of natural disasters in the last few years. From hurricanes and tornadoes to flooding and earthquakes to the increase in widespread wildfires, each of these emergency situations comes with the risk of extended power outages and potential displacement. For most people, power outages are […]
View ArticleA new diagnosis can be overwhelming and it can often feel difficult to find the right information. There is always a sea of misinformation available about any health condition, so if you are newly diagnosed with anything, it is essential that you seek out clear and accurate information to help you cope with your diagnosis […]
View ArticleIf you are using supplemental oxygen, it is important to understand what your oxygen levels should be and when your oxygen levels are not safe. Many people with COPD have oxygen levels that are below normal, even when using supplemental oxygen, so your normal oxygen saturation levels might be different from the norm. So, what […]
View ArticleA lung X-ray, also known as a chest X-ray, is a very common radiology test that uses a small amount of radiation to produce an image of the internal structures within the chest, including the heart, lungs, blood vessels and bones.[1] How X-rays Work Once aimed at the body part being studied, X-rays work by […]
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