Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Blog

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be challenging, especially when it comes to high-altitude travel or residence. It is important for those living with this respiratory condition to understand the best altitude for COPD and how their environment...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a debilitating respiratory condition that creates several lifestyle challenges for its victims. Despite prolonged survival — thanks to new therapies, better management plans, and innovative technologies — substantial burdens remain for individuals with moderate...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes progressive pulmonary conditions, including chronic bronchitis or lung emphysema. Meanwhile, asthma is an inflammatory disease frequently associated with allergies. COPD and asthma are two distinct clinical conditions; however, having asthma increases the risk of...

Headache is a common symptom among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Typically, we distinguish two types of headaches: primary and secondary, and while the latter is more common in the general population, it is a clinical sign of other...

As air travel becomes progressively more common, travel opportunities and chances have increased for people with severe medical conditions. Among these are respiratory and lung disease passengers who need supplemental oxygen as they travel through the air.  Commercial air carriers...

Oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen helps an individual get more oxygen in the event that they have COVID-19, COPD, and other lung diseases that cause them to have low blood oxygen levels. Included under oxygen therapy are oxygen tanks and...