Many workplaces contain harmful substances. They put healthy people at risk, and are very harmful to Alphas. Being aware of risk factors at work may help you make informed choices about your job and your career. Download Risk Factors at Work – Identify and Reduce Them as a PDF. For example, if you’re a young…
Poor outdoor air quality and air pollution affect everyone, but they’re very bad for people with lung and liver problems. Going outside exposes you to outdoor risk factors like air pollution secondhand smoke dust fumes chemicals mold, fungi, and bacteria Download Outdoor Risk Factors – Identify and Reduce Them as a PDF. Certain places have…
Air travel poses special challenges to Alphas who use oxygen therapy. But, with a little advance planning, you’ll have no problem. Download Air Travel with Oxygen as a PDF. What’s tricky about air travel for Alphas? As your airplane gains altitude, air pressure in the cabin decreases, and so does the amount of oxygen in…
Being an Alpha doesn’t mean you have to give up business travel, vacations, and visits to friends and family. With careful planning, you can travel safely and have just as much fun. These general travel tips can help. Download Travel Tips for Alphas on the Move as a PDF. Travel tips — before you go…
If you use supplemental oxygen at home, you’ll have to do a bit of extra planning before you travel. But, taking care of your oxygen needs ahead of time gives you more freedom to enjoy yourself during your trip. Here are some guidelines for travel with oxygen therapy. Download Travel With Oxygen Therapy as a…
Good planning and organization are critical to travel with augmentation therapy. You have to plan ahead to make sure you have the drugs you need — and an infusion provider. Give yourself plenty of time to make arrangements. Download Travel with Augmentation Therapy as a PDF. Talk to your doctor about your plans to travel…
Before you choose an oxygen delivery system, discuss your choices with your healthcare practitioner. Then explore companies in your area that provide service. Start by checking with your health insurance provider. They may have contracts with specific companies in your area. Download Choosing an Oxygen Delivery System & Service Provider as a PDF. If you’re…
Oxygen is a well-known fire hazard. It saturates clothing, hair, and bedding. That makes it easier for fires to start and spread. Here are some home oxygen safety tips to keep your home and family safe: Keep oxygen canisters at least 5-10 feet away from gas stoves, lighted fireplaces, wood stoves, candles, or other sources…
Home oxygen equipment has two essential components: the oxygen storage system and the oxygen delivery system. The first stores oxygen. The second moves the oxygen from the storage container to your lungs. Download Oxygen Delivery Systems as a PDF. Your oxygen delivery options include: Nasal cannulas Transtracheal catheters Reservoir cannulas Pulsed delivery systems Face masks…
Being told that you need oxygen therapy can make you feel uncertain, frustrated, scared, and sad. Some people choose not to use supplemental oxygen, even if their doctor suggests it. However, if you can reframe your thoughts about oxygen therapy, you may have an easier time accepting this life-saving treatment. Download Reframe Your Thoughts About…
Over the long term, low blood-oxygen levels (hypoxemia) can lower your quality of life severely — and lead to death. Diagnosing hypoxemia, assessing oxygen needs, and starting oxygen therapy is key to living a better life with Alpha-1 lung disease. Download Assessing Oxygen Needs – Now and in the Future as a PDF. Do you…
As Alpha-1 lung damage progresses, your lungs can’t exchange oxygen well. This results in hypoxemia — low levels of oxygen in your blood. The long-term effects of hypoxemia are severe and life-threatening. To prevent them, your doctor may recommend adding oxygen therapy to your Alpha-1 COPD treatment plan. Download Oxygen Therapy Saves Lives as a…
