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  • Primary Causes for COPD

    by Jason Ryser
    What causes COPD?Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a result of long-term exposure to lung irritants. This exposure causes damage t...

  • Everything You Need to Know About a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    by Jason Ryser
    What does it do?A portable oxygen concentrator or POC is an oxygen providing machine powered by a rechargeable battery or portable battery. These d...

  • POC Patients: 5 Emergency Tips You Should Know

    by Jason Ryser
    Dealing with an emergency situation is always stressful, but especially if you are dealing with potentially running out of oxygen. There are a few ...

  • How to Care for Your CPAP Machine

    by Jason Ryser
    Proper care and cleaning of your CPAP machine are vital, without it germs and contamination can build up and cause infection. Taking good care of y...

  • 6 Things to Look for in a Battery-Operated Oxygen Concentrator

    by Jason Ryser
    A Battery-Operated Oxygen Concentrator can be a great benefit to you. They allow you to remain healthily breathing without restricting your mobilit...

  • What is Transient Nocturnal Desaturation?

    by Jason Ryser
    Transient Nocturnal DesaturationTransient Nocturnal Desaturation is defined as a temporary drop in oxygen levels during sleep. A healthy lung has b...

  • Upper Respiratory Infection 101

    by Jason Ryser
    Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are one of the biggest reasons people require doctor’s visits each year and can be so intense it causes many pe...

  • Oxygen Concentrator vs. Oxygen Tank

    by Jason Ryser
    Is an oxygen concentrator the same as an oxygen tank? The terms oxygen tank and oxygen concentrators are often used interchangeably. But contrary ...

  • Tips for Exercising with a Chronic Lung Condition

    by Jason Ryser
    You are not alone if you have a chronic lung condition or disease, like COPD, asthma, or emphysema, and have a difficult time exercising.  Many peo...

  • Everything You Need to Know About Your CPAP

    by Jason Ryser
    Those that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are effectively treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). A CPAP machine is to...

  • Symptoms of Oxygen Toxicity

    by Jason Ryser
    Those that suffer from COPD and/or other chronic ailments rely on oxygen therapy to survive daily.  Oxygen therapy has many benefits on top of surv...

  • Do I Have COPD? 7 Warning Signs of COPD

    by Jason Ryser
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder that causes many issues like breathing difficulties and can even lead t...