Respiratory Therapy Blogs

  1. 10 Essential Tracheostomy Supplies for Home Care

    Essential Tracheostomy Supplies for Home Care

    Tracheostomy care at home needs the right supplies, training, and preparation to keep the patient safe and comfortable. Key items include tracheostomy tubes, inner cannulas, tube holders, suction catheters, and a portable suction machine. Extra supplies like HMEs, sterile saline, cleaning tools, dressings, and emergency kits help with hygiene, prevent infection, and handle problems quickly....

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  2. Portable vs. Home Oxygen Concentrators: Key Differences

    Portable vs. Home Oxygen Concentrators: Key Differences

    Explore the differences between portable and stationary oxygen concentrators....

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  3. How to Troubleshoot Common Problems with Oxygen Concentrators

    How to Troubleshoot Common Problems with Oxygen Concentrators

    Oxygen concentrators are essential for continuous oxygen therapy but can experience issues. Addressing 10 common problems and their solutions quickly and performing regular maintenance helps prevent disruptions. Consult the user manual and contact customer support if traditional troubleshooting methods don’t fix the problem....

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  4. What Equipment Is Used in Respiratory Therapy?

    Most-Used Equipment in Respiratory Therapy

    Doctors prescribe various treatments depending on the severity of their patient’s chronic respiratory condition. Let’s explore different respiratory care equipment and their unique functions....

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  5. Do Home Oxygen Concentrators Use A Lot of Electricity

    Do Home Oxygen Concentrators Use Very Much Energy?

    Patients using home oxygen concentrators should understand that electricity usage affects long-term costs and can increase utility bills. By learning about power consumption, patients and caregivers can better budget for this expense and plan for long-term success with oxygen therapy....

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  6. Most Popular Portable Oxygen Concentrators of 2025

    Most Popular Portable Oxygen Concentrators

    Portable oxygen concentrators have unique features to fit your unique lifestyle. Explore the features of the top 5 most popular portable oxygen concentrators to discover which models customers love and determine if any of these units will be the right fit for you and your therapy needs. The right POC can grant you more mobility and independence and enhance your quality of life....

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  7. How to Safely Use Your Home Oxygen Concentrator

    Tips for How to Safely Use Your Home Oxygen Concentrator

    Oxygen concentrators make breathing easier for those with respiratory conditions, but safety is essential for effective and risk-free use. Here’s how to keep your home and health protected....

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  8. Understanding Oxygen Concentrator Flow Rates and Percentages

    Understanding Oxygen Concentrator Flow Rates and Percentages

    Having your oxygen concentrator on the correct setting is imperative for effective respiratory therapy. Whether the machine delivers a pulse dose or a continual flow, oxygen concentrators improve the user’s blood oxygen levels and quality of life. Your doctor will prescribe the best settings for your therapy needs.

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  9. How to Travel Safely with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    How to Travel Safely with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    Learn how to safely and conveniently travel with your portable oxygen concentrator. This is a comprehensive guide on what you need to know before traveling by air, car, bus, train, or cruise ship with oxygen therapy....

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  10. 7 Best Portable Nebulizer Machines for Medication Delivery [2025]

    Top 7 Best Portable Nebulizers Ranking
    Portable nebulizers make a significant difference in the lives of respiratory patients by allowing at-home treatments or away-from-home treatments while traveling. By offering aerosol treatments on-demand, these breathing machines enhance the quality of life and freedom of respiratory patients. This article examines the different types of portable nebulizers, ranking factors, category rankings, and the top 10 portable devices currently available on the market with side-by-side comparison charts....
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