News - Part 5

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…

Deluxe Adult Folding Walker, Two Button, 300 lb Weight Capacity. Easy push-button mechanisms may be operated by fingers, palms or side of hand. Each side operates independently to allow easy movement through narrow spaces and greater stability while standing. Sturdy 1″ diameter anodized, extruded aluminum construction ensures maximum strength while remaining lightweight. Vinyl contoured hand…

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”…

For people suffering with a lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, eating should not be taken for granted. According to the American Association for Respiratory Care, a well-nourished body helps fight off infections and may help prevent illness, thus cutting down on hospitalizations. A proper diet will not cure your disease, but it…

THE DONUT SEAT CUSHION WITH A COCCYX CUTOUT Comfort sore and sensitive areas with this innovative new seat cushion! The Kabooti foam seat cushion provides a complete solution to seating by combining the best features and benefits of a ring shaped donut cushion, coccyx cushion and a traditional seating wedge. The innovative design is completely…

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…

Did you know? For the past year or so, patients that carry UAW Blue Cross Blue Care coverage have had the right to choose their provider – but many beneficiaries are still unaware of this choice. With the option to use Independent Healthcare companies like Mitchell Home Medical, we find that it’s important for us…