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  • What is Tachypnea?

    by Jason Ryser
    The term “tachypnea” is used to describe abnormally fast breathing. A normal respiratory rate for adults is somewhere between 12 and 20 breaths per...

  • The Negative Health Effects of Smoking and the Importance of Quitting

    by Jason Ryser
    Did you know that more than 480,000 people in the United States die each year because of tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure? It is the leadi...

  • Is an At-Home Oxygen Concentrator Right for You?

    by Jason Ryser
    Purchasing an at-home or stationary oxygen concentrator is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. Like any big purchase, you need to find ...

  • Investing in a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    by Jason Ryser
    If you are still using a stationary or at-home concentrator or bulky oxygen tanks, you may want to consider an alternate method of oxygen therapy. ...

  • What is Oxygen Therapy and How it Can Help?

    by Jason Ryser
    Oxygen is absolutely essential to human life. It is found in the surrounding air that we breathe. However, if you suffer from a chronic lung diseas...

  • Air Pollution and Lung Health

    by Jason Ryser
    The air we breath can have a direct correlation to the health of our lungs. Even people that are considered to be healthy can experience health iss...

  • Why You Should Get a POC

    by Jason Ryser
    Over 1.5 million American adults require supplemental oxygen due to respiratory disorders and diseases. Many of the affected choose to use a portab...

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the Common Cold

    by Jason Ryser
    Spring is just around the corner, but the sicknesses winter brings are not quite ready to quit for the season. No one likes to be sick and the side...

  • How To Prepare for an Emergency When You Have COPD

    by Jason Ryser
    Being prepared for an emergency is a good idea for anyone, but for those living with COPD, it is absolutely critical. Take proper precautions and p...

  • At Home Oxygen Concentrators 101

    by Jason Ryser
    Just like everyone, those that suffer from a lung disease or another medical condition need oxygen in order to survive. Thanks to at home oxygen co...

  • Portable vs. at Home Oxygen Concentrators

    by Jason Ryser
    It is no secret that the majority of doctors and oxygen therapy users prefer oxygen concentrators to oxygen tanks. Concentrators are much more conv...

  • How to Treat Emphysema

    by Jason Ryser
    Emphysema is included in the group of lung diseases known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD. Emphysema is a condition w...