The Patients Guide to Home Ventilator Care
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Thoracic Restrictive Disorder Symptoms:
Thoracic Restrictive diseases result in complications inside the lungs and are caused by external factors, such as neuromuscular disorders, weak muscles, or other factors. Thoracic Restrictive conditions display common symptoms, including:
- Coughing
- Depression
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Morning headaches
- Wheezing
- Weight loss
Causes of Thoracic Restrictive Diseases:
Many medical conditions can contribute to restrictive thoracic disorders, such as:
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Pectus excavatum
Non-Invasive Home Ventilator Care
Home ventilator therapy is an excellent option for treating restrictive thoracic diseases. Non-invasive ventilators move oxygen directly into your lungs, thereby alleviating the strain of breathing on your own. Lincare will work with you and your practitioner to determine the frequency and settings you need for your home ventilator.
Oxygen Therapy
Respiratory illnesses are common medical conditions, yet being diagnosed with one can still be overwhelming. Fortunately, treatment options and oxygen supplies are available so you can continue living life on your terms.
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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"I want to thank Lincare for alerting us to Medicare cuts for home care products and services. Lincare service has been a critical 'lifeline' for my husband in recent years. We thank you for your commitment to us and all Medicare beneficiaries. We hope your commitment continues, now and in the future."
Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include:
Philips™ Respironics™ Trilogy EVO Ventilator
The Philips™ Trilogy EVO is a durable, high-quality, portable ventilator designed to accommodate you wherever you need it.
Additional Lincare Services
Pediatric Services
We tailor our pediatric treatments, whether they need respiratory therapy, enteral feeding pumps and supplies, apnea monitors and more.
Pulmonary Education
Lincare’s data-driven program offers individualized therapy and support so patients can get the most from their respiratory treatment.
Sleep Apnea Therapy
PAP treatment can help you breathe more easily during sleep, and can help eliminate snoring.
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