Ostructive sleep apnea can lead to major health problems that include high blood pressure, heart problems, and an overall negative effect on our well-being. Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an ongoing battle between breathing and...
A suction catheter is a flexible, long tube attached on one end to a trach tube and the other end to a collection container (suction canister) which generates suction. Under normal conditions the upper airway warms, cleans and moistens the air we breathe...
A tracheostomy is usually done to bypass an obstructed upper airway or to clean and remove secretions from the airway or to more easily, and more safely, deliver oxygen to the lungs. Learn more about it @ HPFY
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...
Aerosol therapy is breathing medication to the airways and lungs in the form of a very fine mist. The medication can be easily and effectively inhaled in the form of mist, a benefit being that it's very targeted in that it goes straight to the lungs. This...
Bronchodilators, in layman's terms, are known as over the counter inhalers. Inhalers are used to consume the medications through the mouth into the lungs. These medicines are beneficial in relaxing the muscles that get tightened around the airways. The...
Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It is a genetic disorder of the CFTR gene, which helps water and salt pass through our cells. This defect causes thick, sticky mucous in the lungs, digestive tract, and other organs. Here are 7...
Asthma, also known as bronchial asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects the airways. Airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of lungs. In the case of asthma, the inside walls of the airways get inflamed. Asthma can be aggravated causing an...
Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) is a long-term, chronic lung disease that progresses over time and is characterized by constant cough and shortness of breath. COPD is a severe respiratory illness, and you must have all the information about this...
Yankauer suction should be used before the patient goes to sleep and as soon as he/she wakes up. Also to be used before eating or before going outdoors. Suctioning will be required if there is the sound of mucus rattling in the tube or airway and an increase...
When sleep apnea rears its ugly head there can be some serious health concerns that can negatively affect your quality of life. Interruption of your nightly sleep can have long-lasting effects throughout the day. In order to combat sleep apnea, the use of a...
We humans need to take in oxygen in order to survive and many disorders like asthma and COPD make it very difficult to fill our lungs with air.The Pari Trek S Portable Compressor Nebulizer Aerosol System includes everything necessary to make any respiratory...
Chest congestion happens when infection with the cold or flu virus progresses from the upper to the lower respiratory tract, involving the sinuses, nasal passages, throat, lungs, and bronchi. It can affect either the larger airways or the smaller air sacs of...
Laparoscopic surgery requires about 4 very small incisions, about half inches in size. Because these incisions are small, healing time is improved. Traditional surgery or open surgical procedure typically requires a larger incision to allow visualization of...
If you are dealing with a chronic lung disorder such as COPD or asthma, peak flow meters can greatly help. Many doctors and respiratory therapists recommend these portable devices as part of the elaborate respiratory treatment plan. To help you find the right...
We have all felt short of breath after strenuous activity or exercise. Sometimes, even simply climbing a flight of stairs can leave you a little breathless. This is totally normal once in a while, but if shortness of breath is something that you experience...
Pleura are a thin membrane that covers your lungs as well as the inside of your chest cavity and the effusion is when liquid accumulates between these two layers. When excess fluid builds up around the lungs this is called a pleural effusion.The Denver Pleurx...
