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WHAT IS A PEP (POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE) DEVICE?
PEP is an abbreviation for Positive Expiratory Pressure. know about PAP Device
Skin Care and Hygiene Tips for Incontinence
Maintaining skin for those who deal with fecal or urinary incontinence is vital. The skin is our first line of defense against infection and is the largest organ in the body. Preventing skin breakdown should be a high priority.
Eczema relief is doubly important. As anybody who has suffered from the disorder will tell you, those itchy, red rashes cause both skin and social discomfort. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age and is often accompanied by asthma or hay fever. Over 3 million cases are diagnosed every year in the US. Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis formally, is a chronic issue and can flare at any time. It has no cure, but treatment can help alleviate the itching and prevent future breakouts.
HEALTHIER LUNGS FOR THE WINTER
Just like every other system in our bodies, our respiratory system, especially if impaired by disease, needs its own special attention. Whether or not you suffer from asthma, emphysema, or no overt lung disease at all, certain foods and lifestyles lend themselves to healthier lungs.
Fall Heath Tips for the Ostomates
Ostomates need to be a little more vigilant than most It is easy to become dehydrated when the flu hits. Here are some tips to avoid Ostomy Pancaking
Lower Extremity Wounds: Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers often start as a break in the skin on the leg or foot. It can be caused by dry skin, an injury, or a puncture wound. For most, these injuries will heal with proper care. For those with arterial disease, the wound cannot heal due to poor blood flow. This increases the size of the wound while allowing oxygen and bacteria to enter the wound and subcutaneous tissue. Infection occurs, leading to more damage. Minor scrapes and cuts can then develop into ulcers, the tissue becomes necrotic and black.
Lower Extremity Wounds: Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers often start as a break in the skin on the leg or foot. It can be caused by dry skin, an injury, or a puncture wound. For most, these injuries will heal with proper care. For those with arterial disease, the wound cannot heal due to poor blood flow. This increases the size of the wound while allowing oxygen and bacteria to enter the wound and subcutaneous tissue. Infection occurs, leading to more damage. Minor scrapes and cuts can then develop into ulcers, the tissue becomes necrotic and black.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, or CPAP therapy, is not for everyone. I have set up thousands of patients on CPAP therapy and for every successful patient, there are at least 10 others who cannot adapt to it. So, what is the recommendation for patients who have obstructive sleep apnea but do not want to, or cannot, use a PAP device?
Sports Nutrition: Choosing the Right Supplements for Athletic Performance
ports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet for improved athletic performance. It largely focuses on the type and quantity of fluids and food items an athlete must take. It also concerns nutrient consumption, such as vitamins, minerals, supplements, and organic substances, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
