Air Pollution in Agra, India: Action Plan to Improve Air Quality at Taj Mahal
To kick off World Environment Day celebrations in India, the city that’s home to the famous Taj Mahal, Agra, has launched a comprehensive action plan to improve air quality. As one of India’s most polluted cities, Agra intends to crack down on vehicle and industrial...
Top 10 U.S. Cities with Air Pollution Mortality Rates
There has been a major decrease in premature deaths and illnesses caused by air pollution across the U.S. according to a newly released report by the American Thoracic Society and the Marron Institute for Urban Management of New York University.1 However, there remain...
Improvements in U.S. Air Quality Saves Thousands of Lives Annually
According to the latest report by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and New York University (NYU), the Health of the Air states that thousands of lives are being saved due to improvements in the air quality in the U.S. Annual Statistics Published in Annals of...
Common COPD Myths
With over 3 million cases reported annually [1], many are aware of COPD and how it affects the respiratory system. This awareness has helped propel the advancement of treatment to facilitate the lives of those diagnosed with the condition. However, with the increased...
The New Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator
With breakthroughs and advancement of technology within medical industry every day, Inogen recently made their contribution with the release of the One G5. The innovative Inogen One G5 includes features unique only to its model that will further facilitate the...
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month 2019: What’s Cystic Fibrosis and How to Raise Awareness
Ever since the mid-1990s, May has been observed as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. This genetic disease affects around 30,000 people in the United States and more than 70,000 worldwide.1 Even though the life expectancy of someone with cystic fibrosis has...
Portable Oxygen Concentrators for Cystic Fibrosis
As May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, it’s important to educate one another on the life-threatening lung disease that affects more than 30,000 people in the United States and more than 70,000 across the globe. 1 Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that...
Foods to Help Your COPD
If you have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re most likely using a portable oxygen concentrator to cope with this respiratory condition. Believe it or not, what you eat can also play an important role when it comes to managing...
Are Portable Oxygen Concentrators Covered by Medicare?
After consulting your doctor about prescribed medical oxygen, it’s time to go shopping for a portable oxygen concentrator. If you don’t have health insurance through a private company, you’re most likely thinking of getting your POC through Medicare. However, you may...
Caring for a Loved One with Sleep Apnea
If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’re most likely unsure about how to take care of them. It can be quite scary upon learning someone close to you is suffering from sleep apnea because it can lead to a variety of health issues...
