Topics: traveling with oxygen, traveling with a portable oxygen concentrator, portable oxygen
Topics: COPD, COPD Treatment, Mobility
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a group of illnesses affecting the respiratory system.
They cause decline in lung airflow and affect normal breathing. COPD is the third leading cause of death. However, with proper care, life expectancy for a patient in stage one and two can be decades.
The most effective way to ensure COPD does not increase the chances of early mortality is to follow all therapy guidelines. This is including but not restricted to smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Topics: Lung Health
Having a sudden chest pain is terrifying to most people. If you ask many people what they associate with the words chest pain, chances are their thoughts will jump directly to heart attacks.
While chest pain can be caused by a heart attack, there are also other possibilities, many unrelated to your heart altogether.
Topics: Heart Health, Lung Health
Aging is part of life, and with it, comes challenges that can make everyday life more difficult. One of these challenges is regarding mobility. Mobility problems you may notice can be:
Topics: Mobility
Impediments to mobility are caused by different factors ranging from age to illness to genetic conditions.
When one is unable to perform necessary tasks like walking, they require an aid. Mobility products promote independent living and participation in community life.
They reduce the reliance on human assistance.
Topics: Insurance and Medicare Coverage, mobility aids, Mobility
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