There are many reasons you or a loved one may need at-home care from a respiratory therapist. You may have brought home a baby born prematurely who still needs their oxygen levels monitored. You or a loved one may have emphysema, chronic bronchitis or pneumonia and need the lungs and oxygen levels monitored, or need breathing treatments. Or you may have sleep apnea and need your airway and CPAP machines monitored.
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Glaucoma is a common eye condition that more than 3 million Americans suffer from. Everyone is at risk for getting glaucoma, there is no cure, and it is the leading cause of blindness. It's all incredibly scary, but there are things people can do to relieve symptoms and slow the progression. If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, here are some of the best glaucoma treatments that you should try.
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Good quality vision is important for everyday life, so you may visit your eye doctor each year for regular exams and vision correction. While these tasks will help you see clearly, placing emphasis on the underlying health of your eyes is also important. Considering 20.5 million Americans aged 40 and above suffer with cataracts, understanding this issue is key to your overall health and vision. Unfortunately, you may not be familiar with cataracts, how they develop, and available treatment options.
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According to research, it only takes 1-2 minutes for a mild allergic reaction to turn into anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening. As many as 50 million people in the United States may be at risk for developing anaphylaxis, which includes the 8% of American children under the age of 3 who have food allergies. Unfortunately, it's difficult to notice symptoms of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in children under 3. If you are a parent of a small child or are expecting a baby, here's what you need to know.
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Heel fissures are a painful foot condition characterized by cracked skin on the heels. For many people, heel fissures are just a nuisance, but for diabetics, they can be a serious health issue. Here are five things diabetics need to know about heel fissures.
Why are heel fissures a concern?
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, which makes it harder for you to feel pain. This means that you can develop deep heel fissures without feeling any warning pain, and when you don't feel pain, you may not notice that you have this condition.
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