Your Whole Health: Lincare Learning Center
November 08, 2023
Dealing with COPD During Cold Weather: Tips and Strategies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory illness that affects the lungs, causing breathing difficulties and other respiratory symptoms. People with COPD often experience exacerbations or flare-ups during the cold weather. If you or someone you know is living with COPD, here are some tips and strategies to help cope with the condition during the cold months.
READ MORENovember 02, 2023
Spirometry Testing: Understanding the Basics
If you have ever gone to the doctor with a respiratory ailment, chances are that you have undergone spirometry testing. Spirometry is a simple and widely used tool for assessing lung function. In this article, we will explore what spirometry testing is, how it is performed, and its significance in managing lung health.
READ MOREOctober 17, 2023
Get To Know Your Equipment: Oxygen Concentrator
Oxygen Concentrators are medical devices that may be rented or sold and require a valid prescription1. Whether you are a medical professional or someone in need of supplemental oxygen, it is important to understand the basics of oxygen concentrator equipment. Here we will provide a beginner's guide to the oxygen concentrator.
READ MOREOctober 02, 2023
COPD Awareness - Understanding the 4 Stages of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD affects approximately 16 million Americans.1 It is essential to understand the different stages of COPD to identify the disease progression, manage symptoms effectively, and receive appropriate care.
READ MOREMay 19, 2023
Advantages of Non-Invasive Ventilation
Chronic respiratory failure is a condition that makes it difficult for your body to maintain normal oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Many diseases may contribute to chronic respiratory failure, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), thoracic restrictive diseases (TRD), and neuromuscular diseases (NMD). Non-invasive ventilation may assist with minimizing symptoms associated with these respiratory disorders and assist with improving your health-related quality of life.
READ MOREApril 21, 2023
Oxygen Conserving Devices: Innovations in Oxygen Therapy
An oxygen conserving device (OCD) regulator is a medical device that attaches to an oxygen tank and can help patients conserve the amount of oxygen they are using in place of a traditional oxygen flow regulator. OCDs are particularly useful for people with respiratory illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, or other lung diseases that affect the body’s ability to take in oxygen.
READ MOREAugust 15, 2022
What Is Remote Connected Care®?
Lincare's Remote Connected Care® helps healthcare providers detect patient health problems early, improving diagnostics and early intervention.
READ MORECOPD Awareness - Close the Communication Gap
Communication is key to closing the gap between healthcare providers and patients.
READ MORECOPD Awareness - Here are the Facts
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease that blocks airflow in your lungs. It makes breathing difficult and can prevent your body from getting the oxygen it needs.
READ MORECOPD Awareness - Identifying Symptoms and Risk Factors
The symptoms of COPD are usually constant and can slowly progress over many years. Learn about the common symptoms and risk factors of COPD.
READ MORECoughing Up Blood with Mucus
A simple cough during your day hardly warrants a second thought but coughing up blood with mucus should give you pause. It can be a frightening experience, especially if it has never happened to you before.
READ MOREEating Well with COPD
Individuals with COPD can receive several benefits from proper nutrition. Depending on your condition, it can also influence the severity of COPD, so be sure to ask your practitioner which foods are best for you. Changing your eating habits will not cure COPD, but it can help you feel better mentally and physically.
READ MOREHome Oxygen Therapy: What You Need to Know
Home oxygen therapy is an effective therapy option for a variety of chronic respiratory conditions.
READ MOREThe Benefits of Pulmonary Management in Long-Term Care
Patients with respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema often enter long-term care (LTC) facilities to receive the support they need.
READ MOREWhat Is COPD and How Do I Manage It?
Keeping your COPD under control requires ongoing effort. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to manage it.
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