Pneumonia and The Need for Supplemental Oxygen

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 struggles for air, the oxygen level in their blood decreases. As oxygen levels decrease and are sustained at lower levels, the body responds in many negative ways.

Nebulizer

Pari Nebulizer Kit vs A Standard Nebulizer Kit

When my children were younger and had to use a nebulizer, I had always asked for a Pari system and kit for them. I was able to administer the full treatment before they became too antsy. They seemed to overcome symptoms much faster as they were getting a full dose of medication and it was able to reach the furthest air sacs to help open them up and rid them of mucus. I would have no reservations about recommending this system to anyone, especially pediatric patients and those patients who are very active but still want to take their breathing treatments via a nebulizer.

Allergy Relief

Allergy Season Is Around The Corner!

Most of us look forward to spring. Trees are blooming, temperatures are warming, and flowers are beginning to poke out of the soil. It’s a wonderful time of the year. Unless you suffer from spring allergies!

Suction Therapy

Chest Physiotherapy: What is CPT Treatment?

Chest Physiotherapy, aka chest PT is a procedure which uses gravity and physical manipulation to help release mucus from the smaller airways of the lungs into the larger airways to facilitate mobilization out of the lungs.

Oxygen Concentrators

THE MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT OXYGEN THERAPY

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. Here most commonly myth-buster about oxygen therapy.

Breathing Techniques

Breathing and Energy Conservation Techniques

Energy conservation techniques and breathing maneuvers help those who have breathing problems when going about their activities of daily living (ADL).

Peak Flow Meters/Spirometers

INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY (IST)

As a hospital protocol, a patient will be put on IST (incentive spirometry therapy) after any type of surgery. The purpose of this therapy is to avoid pneumonia post-surgery. After surgery, most patients are bed-bound for days if not weeks. This takes its toll on the patient’s muscular, cardiac, and respiratory systems. Here we are going to address the respiratory system.

Tracheal Care Accessories

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY TRACHEOSTOMY DECANNULATION?

A decannulation is when the tracheostomy tube is removed from the neck This is a procedure planned by a physician

Spacers and Inhalers

WHAT IS A “SPACER” AND WHO USES ONE?

In the respiratory world when we refer to a “spacer” we are referencing a product that is used with an inhaler.

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