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Just because you use oxygen doesn’t mean that you can`t travel. It does mean, however, that you have to plan ahead. Changes in time zones and increased activity are things that need to be taken into consideration. Here is a checklist to help you prepare for the next time that you travel. Did you ask…

As we go into the holiday season, it’s likely that you may be in a situation where you want to travel, and if you use CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP therapy, you will need to bring your equipment with you. Did you know that CPAP, BiPAP, and APAP equipment is allowed through TSA security checkpoints? They…

CPAP is the leading therapy for treating sleep apnea, and it involves patients wearing a facial or nasal mask when sleeping. The mask is connected to an air pump that creates positive air flow in the patient’s nasal passages, keeping his or her airway open during sleep. However, CPAP therapy is not without its challenges…

GENERAL RULES TO HELP CONTROL THE HOME ENVIRONMENT One very important aspect in asthma and allergy care is controlling your home environment. Here are some general rules to help get your household under control: Begin by removing or reducing as many asthma and allergy triggers from your home as possible. Use air filters and air…

Did you know? Insurance covers CPAP Therapy, including re-ordering of common replacement parts on a regular basis. Frequently, we find that PAP Supplies can be confusing for many of our patients… what needs to be re-ordered, and how often does insurance allow for new supplies? Overall, you can follow the rule of “1, 3, 6”…

Are you doing everything you can to control your asthma? Take this quiz and find out True or false? 1. Asthma attacks can be triggered by changes in the weather. Correct answer: true Certain weather conditions can increase the risk of an asthma attack, including thunderstorms, strong winds, temperatures, fog, and humidity. If you know…

Do family members tell you that you snore? If so, it may be possible that you are suffering from sleep apnea. According to respiratory therapists from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), there are several clues that can help you decide whether or not to seek testing for sleep apnea. Do you experience sleepiness…