The Patients Guide to Home Ventilator Care
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Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that affects about 35,000 people in the United States. Commonly Cystic Fibrosis affects the lungs. Other symptoms of CF depend on which organ is affected, the severity of the condition and may include:
- Persistent coughing that produces thick phlegm
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Infertility
- Salty skin
- Frequent lung infections like pneumonia or bronchitis
- Nasal polyps
- Chronic sinus infections
- Intestinal blockage
- Jaundice
- Delayed growth or puberty
- Greasy, foul-smelling stools
- Constipation
- Clubbing in fingers or toes
Cystic Fibrosis Risk Factors
The greatest risk factor for Cystic Fibrosis is a family history of the disease. The gene that causes CF is recessive, which means you must inherit two copies of the gene, one from each parent.
Types of Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
Treatment Type 1
High-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an airway clearance device. A fitted vest produces vibrations that loosen and remove mucus from the airway. It can be done from home, and can help alleviate your symptoms, allowing you to breathe easier.
How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include:
AffloVest
Airway clearance therapy that is the first battery-operated vest that lets patients receive therapy on the go.
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen treatments can help improve oxygen intake, reduce symptoms, increase stamina, and generally improve quality of life.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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