Supplemental Oxygen is a drug. Taking more or less than has been prescribed for your condition can lead to a multitude of health risks. Learn More @ HPFY
Some patients need supplemental oxygen via their Tracheostomy tube. This will add a few more pieces to the set up. Learn all about Oxygen And Tracheostomy @HPFY
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs which causes the air sacs to be filled with pus or fluid. Pneumonia is caused by either a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. When the lungs get full of debris, it becomes difficult to breathe. As the patient...
Many people require supplemental oxygen due to a variety of ailments – ranging from COPD to emphysema. Supplemental oxygen therapy usually is dependent upon large, heavy oxygen tanks that can leave those dependent upon this life-saving oxygen homebound. How do...
Breathing difficulties sometimes require the use of supplemental oxygen in order to maintain safe oxygen blood levels. The problem with standard oxygen tanks is that they are bulky and heavy and need to be refilled or replaced when empty. This can diminish...
COPD, emphysema, or some other respiratory ailment, supplemental oxygen therapy can benefit from the use of oxygen concentrators. Oxygen concentrators do offer respiratory therapy patients freedom from oxygen tanks, but which one is right for you? Let Health...
Oxygen concentrator maintenance is crucial to them working properly. How do I properly clean it? What do I need? We have important information you need. READ MORE
One effective device we can use to monitor the saturation of oxygen in our blood system is pulse oximeters. So, what exactly are these devices and what does pulse oximetry actually do for us? We here at HPFY can give you the facts about pulse oximetry and its...
Living in chronic lung disease changes a Human's life emotionally and physically and creates a new way of being in the world. Need more information for COPD.
An oxygen concentrator (also referred to an oxygen generator) manufactures its own oxygen by utilizing molecular sieve beds to sift out the trace elements in room air. It is an electrical or battery-operated device. Concentrators come in many varieties, both...
An oxygen concentrator works by concentrating oxygen from the surrounding ambient air, therefore creating a supply of oxygen enriched gas for inhalation. Invacare offers respiratory patients a great option in the Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator. Understanding...
No fear is greater than the fear of the unknown! It is up to all those involved in the healthcare continuum to educate patients so that they get the proper information about their therapies, understand their needs, and learn to embrace rather than fear them...
Chronic conditions make breathing an uphill battle. Home oxygen equipment provide relief within the comforts of your home. READ MORE to find 7 effective options.
Portable oxygen concentrators are lightweight options to oxygen tanks and among the best oxygen suppliers for people who need to stay active and mobile.
Hyperinflated lungs, as the term suggests, are the over-inflation of lungs. This means they have more air trapped inside than what is exhaled. This trapped air takes up space in your lungs and makes it harder for oxygen to enter your body. Due to the lack of...
As it turns out, our bodies require the intake of oxygen in order to perform or even stay alive. Often we experience medical conditions that interfere with this process and can make life pretty miserable. For those with exercise-induced broncoconstriction or...
A tracheostomy allows patients to breathe properly with the help of a ventilator, but this can lead to the thickening of secretions and mucous plugs, making lung function less efficient.Understanding the anatomy of a tracheostomy will lead to a better...
