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Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.

In 2006, he sustained an injury while jumping on a trampoline with his son, severely injuring his neck and has been living as a quadriplegic since. His injury forced him to learn facets of the medical product field that he would otherwise not have known.

After several years of therapy, he has used many medical devices such as wheelchairs, standing frames, neuromuscular stimulators, as well as other rehab/therapy items that have helped him live life to the fullest. This hands-on insight has helped him with research and content creation. Kevin enjoys sampling cuisines from different countries, listening to music, watching sports and enjoying a glass of single malt scotch!

In a candid conversation with Linda Guerrera, HPFY's Digital Content Manager, Kevin opens up about his life-altering experience and its profound impact on him. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, where resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit shine through. Click here to watch Kevin's Series, Paralyzed But Not Defeated.

Nebulizer

Breathe Better with Pari Trek S Portable Compressor Nebulizer Aerosol System

Kevin Cleary Jun 21, 2018

We humans need to take in oxygen in order to survive and many disorders like asthma and COPD make it very difficult to fill our lungs with air.The Pari Trek S Portable Compressor Nebulizer Aerosol System includes everything necessary to make any respiratory therapy simple and easy to use.

Spine Conditions

Living with Spinal Cord Injuries

Kevin Cleary Jun 23, 2018

Injuries to the spinal cord are devastating and life-changing. Living with a spinal cord injury means redefining everyday life. For those who choose not to wallow in the misery of the injury, there are options available.Customers may find different products for curing spinal cord injuries at our website Health Products For You.

Diaper Disposal System

An Adult Diaper Disposal You can Trust - Janibell Akord

Kevin Cleary Jun 23, 2018

Incontinence can be a frustrating disorder that can diminish your quality of life as well as lead to embarrassing situations, so keeping it private can be of paramount importance. Keeping the unpleasant and embarrassing odors that go along with soiled incontinence products away from yourself and visitors to your home is crucial to keeping any incontinence problem confidential.

Spacers and Inhalers

Tips On How to Use Aerochamber Plus Z Stat

Kevin Cleary Jun 26, 2018

Many children (and adults) who need respiratory medication can experience asthma attacks that occur suddenly and can even be life-threatening, so getting their medication into their lungs quickly is of paramount importance!! While nebulizers are good for long-term maintenance of asthma and other respiratory issues, a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) can be the best way for life-saving.

Tracheal Humidification

Need for Tracheal Humidification

Kevin Cleary Jun 26, 2018

A tracheostomy allows patients to breathe properly with the help of a ventilator, but this can lead to the thickening of secretions and mucous plugs, making lung function less efficient.Understanding the anatomy of a tracheostomy will lead to a better understanding of how to get warm, moist air into our lungs.

Oxygen Concentrators

Using the Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator

Kevin Cleary Jun 28, 2018

An oxygen concentrator works by concentrating oxygen from the surrounding ambient air, therefore creating a supply of oxygen enriched gas for inhalation. Invacare offers respiratory patients a great option in the Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator. Understanding the unit and its proper use can easily make your oxygen therapy more efficient.

Breast Pumps

The Hygeia Breast Pump: Mom’s Best Friend

Kevin Cleary Jun 30, 2018

Breast-feeding your child is a great way to start your child down a healthy path.Many a times, a mother cannot be with their baby every time, in that case feeding can be done with the help of pumped breast milk.This makes it easier for whoever is caring for the child at that moment to simply grab a bottle full of breast milk when the child requires it. HPFY offers such convenience.

Nutrition

Malnutrition and the Harm It Does to the Body

Kevin Cleary Jul 02, 2018

Our bodies are designed to extract nutrients from the food we eat. When we fail to intake the proper nutrients our bodies become less efficient and health problems can arise. These problems can include malnutrition. The effects of malnutrition will take their toll on our bodies and the impact of malnutrition can be serious. Proper Diet and Nutrients are the cure for this.

Menopause

Overcoming Symptoms of Menopause

Kevin Cleary Jul 03, 2018

Menopause presents some uncomfortable symptoms for women going through “the change.” The symptoms can affect many aspects of a woman’s life such as sleep and social interactions. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is defined as an occurrence 12 months after your last menstrual period and affects women at the age of 51 on average, but can begin in your 40s.

Seating and Positioning

Floor Sitter - Giving The Support They Need

Kevin Cleary Jul 05, 2018

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects every child differently. The one seemingly common thread to every child on the autism spectrum is a lack of normal development. Occupational therapy can benefit children affected by autism by improving motor skills such as posture and balance. The use of a floor sitter can help achieve some of these motor skill goals.

Relaxation

A Weighted Vest Can Help!!

Kevin Cleary Jul 07, 2018

Many children diagnosed with autism have a hard time calming themselves down or concentrating on certain tasks. Therapy designed to calm these children or help them focus can sometimes benefit from the use of weighted therapy. This type of therapy can also be called deep-touch therapy.

Irrigation and Drainage Supplies

Pleurx Drainage Kit

Kevin Cleary Jul 12, 2018

Pleura are a thin membrane that covers your lungs as well as the inside of your chest cavity and the effusion is when liquid accumulates between these two layers. When excess fluid builds up around the lungs this is called a pleural effusion.The Denver Pleurx drainage kit is the cure for this effusion.