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Mastectomy Breast Forms

Breast Forms for Spring

As we leave the cold weather of winter behind us, the warmer temperatures of spring and summer lead to a wardrobe change that many women who have had a mastectomy may find troubling. After surgery, the use of prosthetics or breast forms may lead to a lack of self-confidence since clothing may be a little more revealing than that of sweaters or turtlenecks in winter.

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.

Transfer Benches

Slide and Bathe

This type of transfer bench is very different from the other types of benches as in this; the user simply sits on a seat and then slides to the other side, usually on rails or a sliding frame. This reduces friction in movement considerably and makes it easy for more highly dependent patients.

Bath Aids

Safe Bathing

Studies show that many accidents take place in the bathroom, and this is more true in homes of the elderly. People who are differently abled often don’t consider the bathroom as a very friendly area of the house. The main is reason is because they’re afraid of either slipping or falling in the bathroom, mainly because they do not have complete control of their motor functions.

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.

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It was Involuntary – Functional Incontinence

Functional incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence during which an individual is usually aware that they need to urinate, but for one or many other physical or mental reasons they are incapable to go to a bathroom. The loss of urine can differ from person to person, some experience small leakages while some experience the complete emptying of the bladder.

Commode Aids

Heavy Supporting Benches

Many a times, the average bath safety benches, stools, or adjustable chairs are not sturdy and strong enough to handle pressure or weight. They are not heavy duty and might slip themselves if there is a lot of weight applied to the average chair.

Incontinence Guide

7 Tips for Managing Stress Incontinence

Stress incontinence is also known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or effort incontinence which is a type of urinary incontinence. It takes place due to the insufficient strength of the closure of the urinary bladder.

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Springtime Mastectomy Sleepwear

The warmer nights of spring and summer mean a return to lighter pajamas and nightgowns as well as other sleepwear. You can shed your flannel pajamas or fleece nightgowns for something that may be a little more wispy or comfortable when it gets warm.

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.