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5 Tips About Using A Neck Brace For Sleeping

Wearing a neck brace incorrectly can lead to issues. Here are some tips for wearing a cervical collar sitting or resting for long periods can make your neck muscles stiff. Gentle movements like slight walking can help loosen this tension. Find 5 tips for wearing a neck brace for sleeping.

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Peak Flow Meters/Spirometers

INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY (IST)

As a hospital protocol, a patient will be put on IST (incentive spirometry therapy) after any type of surgery. The purpose of this therapy is to avoid pneumonia post-surgery. After surgery, most patients are bed-bound for days if not weeks. This takes its toll on the patient’s muscular, cardiac, and respiratory systems. Here we are going to address the respiratory system.

Tracheal Care Accessories

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY TRACHEOSTOMY DECANNULATION?

A decannulation is when the tracheostomy tube is removed from the neck This is a procedure planned by a physician

Spacers and Inhalers

WHAT IS A “SPACER” AND WHO USES ONE?

In the respiratory world when we refer to a “spacer” we are referencing a product that is used with an inhaler.

Pulse Oximeters

What Is A Pulse Oximeter and How Does It Work?

A pulse oximeter is one of those items that should be in any healthcare toolbox, especially if the person suffers from any pulmonary disease(s) such as emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, heart disease, or shortness-of-breath secondary to any disease state.

PEP Therapy

WHAT IS A PEP (POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE) DEVICE?

PEP is an abbreviation for Positive Expiratory Pressure. know about PAP Device

Perineal Skin Care

Skin Care and Hygiene Tips for Incontinence

Maintaining skin for those who deal with fecal or urinary incontinence is vital. The skin is our first line of defense against infection and is the largest organ in the body. Preventing skin breakdown should be a high priority.

Eczema

5 Best Eczema Creams

Eczema relief is doubly important. As anybody who has suffered from the disorder will tell you, those itchy, red rashes cause both skin and social discomfort. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age and is often accompanied by asthma or hay fever. Over 3 million cases are diagnosed every year in the US. Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis formally, is a chronic issue and can flare at any time. It has no cure, but treatment can help alleviate the itching and prevent future breakouts.

Winter Season

HEALTHIER LUNGS FOR THE WINTER

Just like every other system in our bodies, our respiratory system, especially if impaired by disease, needs its own special attention. Whether or not you suffer from asthma, emphysema, or no overt lung disease at all, certain foods and lifestyles lend themselves to healthier lungs.

Ostomy Tips

Fall Heath Tips for the Ostomates

Ostomates need to be a little more vigilant than most It is easy to become dehydrated when the flu hits. Here are some tips to avoid Ostomy Pancaking

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