Save 25% On Your First Autoship Order

Day
:
:
Online since 2002 |   +1 866-316-0162

Articles and News

Respiratory Category

Oxygen Therapy

How to Refill Oxygen Tank at Home: All About O2 Cylinder Refilling Systems

Homefill oxygen devices or oxygen transfill systems are popularly known as Oxygen Refill Systems. They are portable oxygen refill devices to be used at home for filling up empty oxygen tanks. By using oxygen concentrator technology, the concentrated oxygen is extracted from room air to refill machines. This gives the unlimited refill of oxygen.

Allergy Relief

Autumn Allergies and School

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 Concentrators

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.

Nebulizers And Compressors

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.

Allergy Relief 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 Masks and Interfaces

Masks and CPAP

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.

Tracheal Care Accessories

Speaking Through

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.

Tracheal Care Accessories

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.

Recently Added

Making A Difference

10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

Eye Aids Making A Difference

Viral vs Bacterial Pink Eye: What's The Difference?

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection that causes inflammation in the eye. In this article, we will discuss the difference between viral and bacterial pink eye. READ MORE.

Patient Safety

5 Best Sit-to-Stand Lifts

Because lifting and transferring patients manually can be physically demanding and dangerous for the caregiver or patient, sit-to-stand patient lifts can provide comfort and peace of mind. With so many products available, how do you know which is the right sit-to-stand patient lift for your situation? HPFY has narrowed it down to the five best sit-to-stand lifts. READ MORE.

Mental Well Being

How to Recognize Seasonal Depression in Family and Friends

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a specific type of depression. By recognizing SAD in family and friends, you can help them rise above this issue and make the holiday season and winter months much easier and maybe even more joyful. READ MORE.

Wound Management

Toe Amputation Recovery: Tips for Wound Care at Home

Recovering from a toe amputation can be difficult. How do I care for this type of wound? How long is toe amputation recovery time? We can give you some tips and information you need. READ MORE

Patient Safety Best Patient Care Supplies

7 Essential Safe Lifting Tips for Caregivers

We have all had a situation where we have lifted something that we thought we could manage that turned out to be just the opposite. This is something always to be aware of when providing care. It is imperative to follow proper lifting techniques, which are crucial for caregivers to prevent injury to themselves and those that they are caring for. Here are 7 safe lifting tips for caregivers. READ MORE.

Blood Pressure

How Does Alcohol Raise Blood Pressure

If you were wondering, does alcohol raise blood pressure, here is the answer–it does. But how does alcohol affect blood pressure. READ MORE.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis While Pregnant: Everything You Need To Know

Having bronchitis can be debilitating, more so when a woman develops bronchitis while pregnant. READ MORE.

Healthcare for Men

Best Penis Extenders for 2025: Your Buying Guide To Choose The Right One

With so many products, which one would the best penis extender for you? To help you narrow your options and make an informed decision, here are our best devices that can help with penis enlargement. READ MORE.

HPFY Author