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Fall Activities in Your State That You Can do With O2

Posted by Erin Lowry on Oct 14, 2018 4:07:40 AM

 

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Respiratory Therapists Role in Your Health

Posted by Erin Lowry on Oct 10, 2018 11:30:00 AM

 

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Why Buying O2 From Ebay & Craigslist Can Be Dangerous

Posted by Erin Lowry on Oct 8, 2018 12:29:01 PM
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What is the AQI and How to Understand it

Posted by Erin Lowry on Oct 5, 2018 9:37:34 AM

 

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What an Alpha-1 Diagnosis Can Mean for Your Liver

Posted by Erin Lowry on Oct 3, 2018 9:20:56 AM

 

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The Importance of Changing Your Nasal Cannula

Posted by Duke on Oct 2, 2018 4:02:37 AM


When you have received a COPD diagnosis, it is often followed by a prescription for medical grade oxygen.

You are left feeling overwhelmed with a wealth of new knowledge you must retain. With COPD you may have a need for supplemental medical grade oxygen. Medical grade oxygen treatment is typically delivered through a tube with two nasal prongs. This is better known as a nasal cannula.

Nasal cannulas are designed to be inserted into your nostrils and attached to your portable or home oxygen concentrator. Meaning they become dirty very quickly and regularly. So you need to make it a top priority to regularly replace and clean your nasal cannulas.

Reading COPD forums and blogs, there are countless patients saying something along the lines of “my oxygen provider tells me to only change my nasal cannula after I’ve had a respiratory infection, such as a cold.” Or “with regular cleaning you should only replace your nasal cannula 1-2 times a month.”

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Topics: COPD, portable oxygen, Nasal Cannulas

What CT Scans are and How to Prepare for Them

Posted by Erin Lowry on Sep 28, 2018 10:00:00 AM
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Mucus Color & What it Means for Your Health

Posted by Erin Lowry on Sep 26, 2018 2:45:00 PM

 

 

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Pulmonary Embolism: What You Need to Know

Posted by Erin Lowry on Sep 25, 2018 8:34:30 AM

 

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Hiccups: What They Are and How to Stop Them

Posted by Erin Lowry on Sep 21, 2018 9:30:00 AM

 

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