Air quality has a profound effect on the health of our lungs and our ability to breathe comfortably. For people with chronic lung conditions like COPD, air pollution causes more than slight discomfort and inconvenience. In fact, for someone with COPD, the effects of air pollution can actually cause a significant health risk. If you […]
View ArticlePreparing for any medical test can be nerve-wracking if you do not know what to expect. As such, it is a good idea to educate yourself about the test, as well as how to prepare for it, so you are ready when the time comes. Here is what you need to know about pulmonary function […]
View ArticleWhen it is time for you to choose the right oxygen concentrator for your needs, you should explore the variety of models available, the benefits they offer and any limitations they might have. In order to help make the best choice, you should also consider how, when and where you will be using your oxygen […]
View ArticleIn the last 10 years, oxygen canisters have gained popularity with many canned oxygen brands popping up online, in sporting stores and in big box stores. While the claims made by canned oxygen companies are compelling and the low cost of the oxygen canisters may be alluring to people who require medical oxygen, the fact […]
View ArticleInogen Connect for Inogen One G4 Inogen is pleased to announce Inogen Connect, an innovative new feature now available for Inogen One G4 users. The Inogen Connect App is a free mobile application that connects you to your Inogen One G4; it provides you with the ability to monitor your Inogen One G4 closely through […]
View ArticleNonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is a rare condition that affects the tissue surrounding and separating the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place between the lungs and the bloodstream. Interstitial pneumonia is a disease that causes inflammation in both the mesh-like walls of the […]
View ArticleDry cough remedies are a dime a dozen in supermarkets and pharmacies, but don’t always work as proposed. When store-bought remedies are ineffective, or not your first choice for cough relief, home remedies that present a more natural approach to dry cough care may be the answer. If you’re looking for alternative dry cough remedies, […]
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 […]
View ArticleAn arterial blood gas (ABG) study is a blood test that measures the acidity, or pH of your blood, as well as your oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. The test is used to evaluate the function of your lungs and how well they’re able to move oxygen into your blood while removing carbon […]
View ArticleCryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP), previously known as bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP), is a rare lung condition in which inflammation and scarring obstruct the bronchioles (smallest airways), the walls of the bronchioles and the tiny, grape-like alveoli (air sacs) deep within the lungs.[1] COP is a form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia in which the […]
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