Oxygen Smart

The results seem to indicate a positive relation between soy food intake amongst a sample of Japanese men and women, and a reduced risk of COPD. It seems that those with COPD had a significantly lower intake of soy products.

Mobility is one the most important aspects for anyone on long term oxygen therapy. Not only is it a vital part of everyday life, starting with the simplest activities, but it is also a major need that affects mental and emotional well being.

People who have COPD  share a series of symptoms, typically shortness of breath, a continuos cough and “abnormal sputum” which is a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway. This is also reflected in simple daily activities such as walking, carrying something, and so on.
The problem is that the disease is affecting how much [...]

According to the World Health Organization there are around 210 million with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) but it also highlights that there are many, specially in underdeveloped countries that are undiagnosed.  In 2006 it was the fourth cause of death in the US.
This is a disease that tends to be recognized in the forty [...]

COPD is characterized by damage to the lungs, which in turn limits the oxygen intake of normal breathing and therefore restricts the ability to move about. The good news is that the new models of portable oxygen equipment are being designed with the patient’s mobile needs in mind. The old heavy and awkward oxygen tanks are now a thing of the past.