Springtime and Summer Tips for Controlling Asthma The spring and summer months may mean warmer temps, summer fun and more time spent outdoors. Although the sunshine may be welcome, spring and summer may also mean an increase in wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath for people who have asthma. ...

What Medications are Used in a Nebulizer? If you or a family member has a lung disease, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma, you might be prescribed breathing treatments. Breathing treatments via a nebulizer are often given in a hospital setting to help ease symptoms of lung disease. The...

CPAP Questions and Answers If you have been told you have sleep apnea, your doctor may have recommended CPAP. Although using a CPAP may be an adjustment, it can significantly improve your quality of sleep. If using CPAP is new for you, you may have several questions. Consider some of...

COPD is a progressive lung disease that can cause the airways to lose their elasticity. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue and wheezing. Increased mucus production and frequent lung infections are also common. Currently, there is no cure for COPD, but there are ways to manage the condition and...

Traveling with CPAP Made Easy If you have sleep apnea and have been prescribed CPAP, hopefully, you’re using it every night. But even if you’re wearing your CPAP faithfully at home, what happens when you hit the road? Traveling with CPAP may seem like too much of a nuisance to...

  Nebulizer Knowhow; troubleshooting and maintenance A nebulizer is used to administer respiratory medication to the airways. It is often prescribed for home use to treat various lung problems, such as emphysema, asthma and chronic bronchitis. Although it is easy to use, it’s helpful to know what to do if...