Millions of people live with chronic pulmonary diseases including sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, COPD, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia. And many people with pulmonary diseases need either temporary or long-term support from specialized oxygen equipment. Although oxygen is critical for life, for many people, transitioning to supplemental oxygen feels like a huge burden. […]
Respiratory Disorders
Managing a Respiratory Disorder: Tips for Patients and Families
It’s hard to struggle for breath. Unfortunately, respiratory disorders can affect your respiratory function (the ability to breathe) and your pulmonary function (how well lungs work). Importantly, the respiratory system takes in oxygen from the air and removes extra carbon dioxide, a vital task needed for every organ in your body. Interestingly, respiratory disorders, often referred to […]
