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Summer is coming to a close and days are getting shorter which means allergies and school are returning. As we take our children to the mall to buy new clothing for the school year we should also be sure our children are ready to combat their allergies at school. Learning new math, science, or history can be made more difficult if your child is suffering from fall allergies.
Oxygen and Travel - Using Oxygen Concentrator While Traveling
Oxygen concentrators are generally used for oxygen supply in healthcare services, especially in areas where liquid or pressurized oxygen is either too dangerous or not feasible, such as at your home or in portable clinics.
Oxygen Conserving Devices & Regulators
Types of Oxygen Regulators: Understanding and Ensuring Safe Usage
Oxygen regulators are devices that enable a person to adjust the liter flow of oxygen from 1-25 liters per minute depending on the amount the doctor has prescribed for the device you are using. Regulators for children are specialized o regulate between 1 -32 litres and comes in small doses.
Proper Use and Care of Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist. It is prescribed by doctors as a treatment to the people who are suffering from asthma or other respiratory diseases. It is sometimes considered as an easier method for children who aren’t good in using inhalers and adults with severe asthma.
Allergies and Asthma: Nebulize and Exercise It!!
Asthma is a disease that affects the bronchial tubes in our lungs that brings the air we breathe into and out of our lungs. There are many triggers for asthma, and one of the most popular is allergies. This is called allergic asthma and contributes to a great deal of asthma cases.
CPAP or Continuous positive airway pressure machines are incomplete without the mask. One wears a face or nasal mask attached to the machine during sleep. The mask is connected to a pump and provides a positive flow of air into the nasal passages in order to keep the airway open.
A speaking valve is a one way valve that fits over the tracheostomy tube. The valve only allows air to be breathed in via the tracheostomy. When one exhales, the valve closes and air is pushed up via the larynx (the voice box) to exit via the nose and mouth. This facilitates improvements in voice, cough, smell and taste, and secretion management.
Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube
As you know that the tube has two major parts the outer cannula and the inner cannula. The outer cannula is fixed and cannot be removed but the inner cannula can be removed for cleaning purposes. The tracheostomy inner cannula tube should be cleaned two to three times per day or more as needed.
The Old Way - Fixed Pressure CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines were initially used mainly by patients for the treatment of sleep apnea at home, but now are in widespread use across intensive care units as a form of ventilation.
How to Manage Cavity Wounds with Wound Fillers
Treating cavity wounds needs to be done properly and safely. How do I manage this type of wound? What are wound fillers? We have the information you need. READ MORE
Dealing With Health Anxiety: 12 Tips On How To Stop Being A Hypochondriac
Hypochondria is a recognized mental health anxiety condition that is often treated with cognitive behavior therapy and medication in some cases. It can cause major distress and make everyday life overwhelming. Because hypochondria is an anxiety disorder, treating and managing this health issue focuses on strategies to manage anxiety and improve quality of life. READ MORE.
Bracing or splinting the elbow reduces any strain on the tendons & allows the joint to rest properly. Here are HPFY's 5 best Golfer's elbow braces. READ MORE.
Fibromyalgia and Sleep: How To Cope With Sleep Issues
Fibromyalgia and sleep issues go hand-in-hand for many fibromyalgia patients. When you combine fatigue, pain, and insomnia, quality of life can be greatly diminished. Not getting proper sleep can also contribute to the symptoms. READ MORE to dive deeper into the connection of fibromyalgia and sleep issues and some ways to manage them.
How To Stop Worrying About Everything
If you feel as though you worry too much about things, you are not alone. Let's look at some ways to combat this persistent anxiety. Here is how to stop worrying about everything.
7 Tips To Manage Exercise-Induced Asthma
Having problems and experiencing nausea after working out can make staying active difficult, but exercise-induced asthma should not come in the way of your passion for fitness. To help you get past this condition and remain in the pink of health, here are some tips to manage asthma induced by exercise. READ MORE.
7 Tips To Cope With Sundowners Syndrome
Sundowner's syndrome is a condition where symptoms tend to worsen when the sun goes down in the late afternoon and evening. There are ways to combat sundowner's syndrome to help manage the symptoms and improve overall well-being. Click to read seven tips for coping with sundowner's syndrome.
Pull ups for teenagers help in managing their condition. If you are looking for pull-ups to help your young ones, here are the 5 best options available at HPFY. READ MORE.
Breathe Better: 14 Foods for Healthy Lungs & Improving Breathing
Our diet can keep our lungs healthy and improve our breathing. What foods should you be eating? What should you avoid? We have some information you need. READ MORE