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Use of a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea and a Better Night’s Sleep

January 30, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Sleep apnea can be an underlying issue because you might not be aware that you have it. Sometimes it takes someone being in the room ...

Use of a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea and a Better Night’s Sleep

Sleep apnea can be an underlying issue because you might not be aware that you have it. Sometimes it takes someone being in the room with you while you are sleeping to tell you that you might have sleep apnea. If not, you should be paying attention to how you feel in the morning and throughout the day for signs that you need to be checked for this potentially dangerous problem.

January 30, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Using a Home Oxygen Concentrator

January 29, 2013September 21, 2018 Scott Ridl

If you don’t have a home oxygen concentrator but you have been prescribed oxygen therapy, you are receiving oxygen through a machine that is connected ...

Using a Home Oxygen Concentrator

If you don’t have a home oxygen concentrator but you have been prescribed oxygen therapy, you are receiving oxygen through a machine that is connected to a tank. Whether you have cystic fibrosis, heart failure, or a chronic lung disease like COPD, having more oxygen delivered to your lungs will keep your body in good working order.

January 29, 2013September 21, 2018 Scott Ridl

Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen Therapy Safety

January 28, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Despite the positive health effects you will get from using an oxygen concentrator or compressed oxygen, there are still some risks and dangers that need ...

Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen Therapy Safety

Despite the positive health effects you will get from using an oxygen concentrator or compressed oxygen, there are still some risks and dangers that need to be considered. This is a refresher, since your doctor or medical supply provider will go over all the safety precautions with you, and help you set up at home.

Dryness and infection in airways. You might experience a dryness in your nasal passages or your throat while using your oxygen concentrator or oxygen machine. You can even develop dried balls of mucus in your airways, which are dangerous because they can block your airflow.

January 28, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Why it’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

January 27, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Let’s say you’ve been smoking for fifty years and you’ve just been diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Your doctor has ordered you to ...

Why it’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Let’s say you’ve been smoking for fifty years and you’ve just been diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Your doctor has ordered you to quit smoking, but you wonder, what’s the use? Isn’t the damage already done? If I quit now, will it make any difference? The short answer to this question is a big YES. Quitting smoking is still the best thing you can do for yourself.

January 27, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Using a Portable Oxygen Concentrator to Maintain an Active Lifestyle

January 26, 2013July 30, 2023 Scott Ridl

Having COPD, or another condition that requires oxygen therapy, doesn’t necessarily mean you need to sit at home all day and take it easy – ...

Using a Portable Oxygen Concentrator to Maintain an Active Lifestyle

Having COPD, or another condition that requires oxygen therapy, doesn’t necessarily mean you need to sit at home all day and take it easy – far from it. You can still do all the things you’ve been wanting to do, as long as you pay attention to your body’s needs and heed your doctor’s advice.

If you want to help coach your grandson’s baseball team or go camping with your granddaughter’s girl scout troop, you can do those things, even if you need to use oxygen therapy. This means you don’t need to only spend time with your grand kids when they come over to visit.

January 26, 2013July 30, 2023 Scott Ridl

How to Cope When You are Diagnosed with COPD

January 25, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

You’ve gone to the doctor with complaints of having trouble breathing, he has ordered lung x-rays and tests for your lung function and the results ...

How to Cope When You are Diagnosed with COPD

You’ve gone to the doctor with complaints of having trouble breathing, he has ordered lung x-rays and tests for your lung function and the results are back. Your doctors informs you that have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD.

COPD covers two chronic respiratory illness – Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. Even though these two illnesses are different and have slightly different symptoms aside from lowered lung function, they still fall under the name of COPD. A friend of yours may have been diagnosed with the same disease, but he has severe Emphysema and you have a mild form of Chronic Bronchitis. Even though you both have COPD, the medications and treatments you have will differ.

January 25, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Tips for Using Oxygen During Special Events

January 24, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

COPD and asthma shouldn’t hold you back for the things you love. Not only does this include travel, but it also encompasses special events. Don’t ...

Tips for Using Oxygen During Special Events

COPD and asthma shouldn’t hold you back for the things you love. Not only does this include travel, but it also encompasses special events. Don’t opt out of the next family reunion, wedding or party just because you have the misconception that you won’t be able to continue with your oxygen therapy. With all the solutions available these days, there are portable oxygen concentrators available to fulfill your medical needs while preventing you from missing out on all the fun.

January 24, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

The Early Signs of COPD and Tests

January 23, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

The signs of COPD are varied and sometimes subtle – so subtle, that they can go on for several years without being noticed. These signs ...

The Early Signs of COPD and Tests

The signs of COPD are varied and sometimes subtle – so subtle, that they can go on for several years without being noticed. These signs could also be early warning signs for other health problems, or could be something much less severe. In any case, you should pay attention to your body, so you can note any changes, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Catching a chronic illness in it’s earliest stages can save you a lot of physical and mental stress later on, as well as keep your medical bills down.

The earliest signs of COPD will differ from person to person, but they are generally…

January 23, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Exercise Tips for Oxygen Therapy Patients

January 21, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

Exercise is an important way to build strength and energy while maintaining your weight. The fact is that people who consistently move on a regular ...

Exercise Tips for Oxygen Therapy Patients

Exercise is an important way to build strength and energy while maintaining your weight. The fact is that people who consistently move on a regular basis also have longer lifespans on average. However, many oxygen therapy patients have the misconception that their equipment completely holds them back from exercising. While it is important to consult with a doctor before beginning any exercise regimen, many patients can still engage in physical activities while on oxygen therapy.

January 21, 2013April 5, 2021 Scott Ridl

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users

January 10, 2013September 1, 2020 Scott Ridl

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users oxygen therapy eyeglasses are designed for individuals that require supplemental oxygen. The glasses allow you to “ditch” your nasal ...

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users oxygen therapy eyeglasses are designed for individuals that require supplemental oxygen. The glasses allow you to “ditch” your nasal cannula, improve your quality of life, and feel better about yourself, while assuring that you are receiving the oxygen prescribed by your doctor. These attractive eyeglass frames not only hold your prescription lenses, they also deliver the oxygen you need in a way that others will hardly notice.

When you’re wearing American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users eyeglasses, you’ll feel better about getting out and doing the things you love. People will no longer see someone on oxygen, but rather the vibrant person you really are. You’ll see them clearly, too, with your Oxy-View eyeglasses.

January 10, 2013September 1, 2020 Scott Ridl

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Use of a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea and a Better Night’s Sleep

Use of a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea and a Better Night’s Sleep

Using a Home Oxygen Concentrator

Using a Home Oxygen Concentrator

Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen Therapy Safety

Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen Therapy Safety

Why it’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Why it’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Using a Portable Oxygen Concentrator to Maintain an Active Lifestyle

Using a Portable Oxygen Concentrator to Maintain an Active Lifestyle

How to Cope When You are Diagnosed with COPD

How to Cope When You are Diagnosed with COPD

Tips for Using Oxygen During Special Events

Tips for Using Oxygen During Special Events

The Early Signs of COPD and Tests

The Early Signs of COPD and Tests

Exercise Tips for Oxygen Therapy Patients

Exercise Tips for Oxygen Therapy Patients

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users

American Medical Glasses for Oxygen Users

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