BRING HEALTH TO YOUR FAMILY
A 75-year-old male patient with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease and overweight. He has complaints of Snoring, non-restorative sleep, daytime sleepiness and 2 episodes of lacunar stroke, confirmed with Magnetic Resonance Image. Initially, while...
There are many age-related changes in the pulmonary, immune, and respiratory systems. These changes include reduced lung volume, weakened cough strength, and more susceptibility to infections. A Clinical Interventions in Aging study showed that chronic lower...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung condition that scars your lungs and makes it difficult for you to breathe. It’s the most common type of pulmonary fibrosis. What does IPF stand for? • idiopathic = there is no known cause •...
You probably fall right into your favorite position when you curl up under the covers at night without giving it much thought.However, could one sleeping position be more beneficial to your health than another?Finding a comfortable sleeping position can be more...
When you were diagnosed with sleep apnea, you had your sleep study. As you know, they kept track of your blood oxygen level, but they also measured many other values: pulse, blood pressure, number of apneic episodes per minute, amount of REM sleep, etc. The purpose...
here is no magic pill to fix the problems caused by the assault the COVID-19 infection has had on your body, so self-care is as important in your recovery as working with doctors to manage the treatable medical conditions that Long COVID is causing
What causes sleep apnea? Any factor can cause the narrowing of the airway, and the upper airway obstruction may cause nocturnal hypoxia during sleep, leading to sleep apnea syndrome. The main common causes are: Aging: The prevalence of OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)...
What your blood oxygen level shows Your red blood cells are like vehicles. Each can carry up to four oxygen molecules across your body, getting them to places like your heart and brain. Your body's vital systems need a normal percentage of oxygen inside your blood...
A number of companies are looking beyond the wrist at the next frontier in wearable technology. Few people know that the finger can provide a useful snapshot of a person’s overall health. This is because it contains arteries that can be sensed by finger-worn...
If you breathe irregularly as you sleep, wake up gasping for breath, or feel excessively sleepy during the day, you may be experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea. There are three types of sleep apnea. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea...
How do I know if I have sleep apnea? If you have trouble staying asleep or if you feel excessively tired during the daytime, you may suffer from sleep apnea. This common condition causes disruptions in your breathing pattern during sleep, leading to poor quality rest....
Why alternatives to CPAP machines is so important for most people? If you're one of the estimated 22 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, you know how important it is to find an effective treatment. Traditional treatments like Continuous Positive Airway...
I really don’t even know where to start with this little gadget. Hands down this is the best pulse oxygen monitor on the market that I have found. Pros: Alarms- Low Oxygen, High and Low PulseReportsBluetooth connected Phone AppSpot Check Rates While Active Cons: Not...
Usually, after apnea detection and examination, doctors prescribe treatment with CPAP/APAP or BiPAP machines. Generally speaking, there are 3 types of PAP machines: CPAP, APAP, BiPAP machines. A CPAP...
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder: Those affected suffer breathing interruptions during sleep. The noises are loud and irregular compared to regular snoring (also a sleep-related breathing disorder). Sleep apnea mainly affects men who have too many...
Article Overview 1. What is Asthma?2. Symptoms of asthma3. Diagnosis of Asthma4. Understand Your Hypoxic Events Easily with Wellue O2ring5. Estimated duration of Asthma6. Prevention of Asthma7. Treatment of Asthma8. When to call a professional What is Asthma? Asthma...
Chapters 1. Process of sleep apnea2. Factors leading to sleep apnea3. Symptoms of sleep apnea4. Complications of sleep apnea Process of sleep apnea If you have obstructive sleep apnoea, your breathing pauses for brief periods while you're asleep. Normally when you...
Article overview 1. What is Pneumonia?2. How Serious is Pneumonia?3. Causes of Pneumonia4. Symptoms of Pneumonia5. Symptoms of Pneumonia in Children6. What is the relationship between pneumonia and blood oxygen?7. Wellue O2ring Blood Oxygen Monitor8. How is Pneumonia...
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a cardiac arrhythmia that usually occurs in heart disease or during drug therapy. Those affected suffer from palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. Atrial fibrillation can be cured in over 95 percent of cases. Article Overview...
EKG stands for electrocardiogram and refers to an examination method in which the electrical activity of the heart is measured. The so-called heart action is derived via electrodes and recorded in the form of curves. Based on these, the doctor can assess whether the...