Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, COPD Treatment, portable oxygen concentrators, Respironics SimplyGo, Disease Management, Arya P5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator, Arya Airtivo Max

Living with respiratory conditions can be challenging, but advancements in medical technology have brought about innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for those dependent on supplemental oxygen.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, Arya P5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator, Arya Airtivo Max

 

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Are You Showing Signs of Hypoxia? Here Are the Signs and Your Next Steps  

Topics: oxygen therapy, Disease Management, respiratory illness, breathlessness

 

Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, COPD Treatment, portable oxygen, F.A.Q.'s, save money on concentrators

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Tax time is upon us again. It seems that tax burden is going up every year and refunds area getting smaller and smaller. But, according to the IRS, a large percentage of allowable deductions go unclaimed every year.

If you feel like a little light reading before bed time you can review the 2015 US tax code to make sure you’re getting everything you are entitled to.

It’s only 74,608 pages! IRS Section 502 which pertains to medical deductions is only 27 pages but we’ve hit some of the highlights here for you so you can ask your tax professional about them.

These numbers change over time but generally speaking you should be able to write off 20% of medical expenses over $2120 if your taxable income is $84,000 or less.

Topics: oxygen therapy, tax deductions, oxygen expenses

According to the World Health Organization COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide, behind heart disease and stroke.  It currently kills more women than breast cancer and diabetes combined. 

Over 3 million people die each year of COPD related causes.  Despite being such a prolific killer COPD is probably the least recognized and most underdiagnosed disease. 

It is estimated that approximately 14.2 million people have been diagnosed with COPD but as many as 13 million have COPD and have yet to be diagnosed.

Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy

Back in December we met Larry Peel.  Larry was diagnosed with COPD about 11 years ago and has been on supplemental oxygen for the past 7 years. 

We got in touch with Larry because one of our owners saw a news report about him.  He had received an oxygen concentrator from his insurance company, Kaiser but now they were wanting the unit back because they said that he had received it in error. 

Larry explained that he needed the portable during his long shifts as a 911 operator but the insurance company still called his lifeline to oxygen, "non-essential".  

Peel sometimes resorted to going without oxygen and trying to remain as still and calm as possible to avoid getting winded and triggering a coughing spell.

 

As you can imagine, in the life of a 911 dispatcher this was not always possible.  It's estimated that patients who do not use their required oxygen increase their chances of heart failure or stroke by up to 50%.  

With Larry's dosage he would need up to 5 or 6 heavy tanks to last him through a 10 or 12 hour shift.  He feared that he would have to quit work, leaving this single dad unable to support himself and his son.

Topics: COPD, oxygen therapy, SeQual eQuinox, Disease Management

 

Topics: oxygen therapy, oxygen concentrator accessories, portable oxygen concentrators, home oxygen concentrators

Power outages can be a more than a common thing depending on where you are located, and if you suffer from a chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) power outages can cause big problems.

This is especially true for patients that use stationary oxygen concentrators, which require a steady flow of power to run the concentrator.

On the other hand,  if you have a portable oxygen concentrator you can rely on a lithium ion battery until the power is restored, but it is always smart and proactive to be prepared for the worst.

Do you know how to fully prepare for an unexpected power outage?

We will be discussing some preventative measures you can take that will prepare you for the unexpected.

Topics: oxygen therapy, portable oxygen concentrators, home oxygen concentrators, oxygen safety