November the 1st and we think a good time to be thinking about Christmas Cards. Plan early and you will have lots of time to write them and not end up with eye and wrist strain. Although e cards are lovely we still smile when we receive a card in the post. Below are links to our kindred spirits so you can check out what they have to offer and support your favourite cause. Even more reasons to smile.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust
http://www.charitycardshop.com/cysticfibrosis/
British Lung Foundation
http://shop.blf.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
Asthma UK
http://www.asthma.org.uk/Pages/Shop/
Happy shopping, have fun.
Friday, 1 November 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Nebulisers and COPD
Although not everybody who needs a nebuliser has COPD, we do take a lot of calls from those who do as well as their relatives and friends. “My friend has COPD and I was wondering if they would benefit from a nebuliser if I bought one?” “My mother used a nebuliser in A&E and I was wondering would she benefit from having one at home?”
The first person to speak to has to be the medical professional who is helping with your COPD. It could be the COPD Nurse the British Lung Foundation Nurse the Respiratory Nurse or the G.P. They will decide if now is the right time for you or your relative to have a nebuliser at home. They will decide which medication to prescribe to use with it and advise on how often you may need to nebulise. For some people its a regular daily routine for others it's as and when.
We can help you choose the right nebuliser to suit your needs and there is lots of information throughout this blog to get you started. You can click HERE to view our range or call us on 01942 70120
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is the name used to describe a number of conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, where people have difficulty breathing because of long-term damage to their lungs.
If you want to read more about COPD then the British Lung Foundation have some excellent, simple to follow pages on their website which you can find HERE or by clicking on the link below and there are leaflets and publications available if your friend or family member hasn’t got access to the internet.
http://www.blf.org.uk/Conditions/Detail/COPD
The first person to speak to has to be the medical professional who is helping with your COPD. It could be the COPD Nurse the British Lung Foundation Nurse the Respiratory Nurse or the G.P. They will decide if now is the right time for you or your relative to have a nebuliser at home. They will decide which medication to prescribe to use with it and advise on how often you may need to nebulise. For some people its a regular daily routine for others it's as and when.
We can help you choose the right nebuliser to suit your needs and there is lots of information throughout this blog to get you started. You can click HERE to view our range or call us on 01942 70120
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is the name used to describe a number of conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, where people have difficulty breathing because of long-term damage to their lungs.
If you want to read more about COPD then the British Lung Foundation have some excellent, simple to follow pages on their website which you can find HERE or by clicking on the link below and there are leaflets and publications available if your friend or family member hasn’t got access to the internet.
http://www.blf.org.uk/Conditions/Detail/COPD
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Pulse Oximetry. A quick re-cap.
Pulse Oximetry is a technology used to determine the amount of oxygen in your blood. Keeping levels within a normal range means oxygen is being delivered to the cells of your body to keep them functioning. Its application is simple and it provides information about low blood oxygen conditions and your pulse rate. However it should be regarded as only one aspect of your total assessment and if you have any concerns at all you should always seek medical help
Normally oxygen saturation percentage should always be above 97 percent. Readings below this indicate varying levels of low blood oxygen (hypoxia). The term "normal" however can be misleading. If you have a chest condition such as COPD you may always have a lower than average amount of oxygen in your blood which means a pulse oximeter reading of 92 to 95 percent may be "normal" for you, each person is different. Other factors can affect the readings, even nail varnish. It also monitors your fingertip pulse rate and for adults and adolescents when resting an average pulse is between 60-100 beats per minute but for those of you with a pre existing medical condition it can vary. It doesn't monitor your pulses rhythm or strength and you can read more about factors which may alter your pulse rate reading HERE
There are many breathing tests which may be done to assess just what's happening to your lungs and you can read more about them on the British Lung Foundation website http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/Breathing-tests and many reasons for breathlessness which you can read about here http://www.blf.org.uk/conditions/detail/breathlessness
Getting out of breath can be very frightening, which makes the breathlessness worse. In trying to avoid this, people often reduce the amount of activity they do. However, this does not help, as over time you become unfit, tired and more breathless. (http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/Pulmonary-rehab) A pulse oximeter can be an invaluable tool in helping you monitor your symptoms and if you you think you, a friend or relative would benefit then take a look at the PO 30 HERE
Normally oxygen saturation percentage should always be above 97 percent. Readings below this indicate varying levels of low blood oxygen (hypoxia). The term "normal" however can be misleading. If you have a chest condition such as COPD you may always have a lower than average amount of oxygen in your blood which means a pulse oximeter reading of 92 to 95 percent may be "normal" for you, each person is different. Other factors can affect the readings, even nail varnish. It also monitors your fingertip pulse rate and for adults and adolescents when resting an average pulse is between 60-100 beats per minute but for those of you with a pre existing medical condition it can vary. It doesn't monitor your pulses rhythm or strength and you can read more about factors which may alter your pulse rate reading HERE
There are many breathing tests which may be done to assess just what's happening to your lungs and you can read more about them on the British Lung Foundation website http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/Breathing-tests and many reasons for breathlessness which you can read about here http://www.blf.org.uk/conditions/detail/breathlessness
Getting out of breath can be very frightening, which makes the breathlessness worse. In trying to avoid this, people often reduce the amount of activity they do. However, this does not help, as over time you become unfit, tired and more breathless. (http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/Pulmonary-rehab) A pulse oximeter can be an invaluable tool in helping you monitor your symptoms and if you you think you, a friend or relative would benefit then take a look at the PO 30 HERE
Thursday, 26 September 2013
The return of the Pulse Oximeter
Ever since we deleted the fingertip pulse oximeter from our range we have continued to take calls from many of you asking “why we no longer supply them” and “do we know anywhere you can buy one ?” After a lot of searching we are now happy to be able to announce that we have two splendid models available for you, both are reliable, accurate and come with a 3 year warranty.
The PO 30 and the PO 80
The PO 30 is simple to operate and has an easy to read colour screen which you can rotate to 6 different views, with the added advantage of an adjustable brightness display. The automatic cut off switch helps to save battery life and the low battery indicator lets you know when its time for a change. Light enough at under 60 grams and small enough to pop in your pocket, the PO 30 comes complete with 2 AAA batteries, a lanyard and a handy belt pouch for if you are out and about.
If feeling short of breath has become part and parcel of your daily life the PO 30 is smartly designed, useful and beneficial, wether you are buying it for yourself a friend or relative, a fingertip pulse oximeter could help to bring you peace of mind.
You can see just how useful and well design it is by clicking HERE and as always if you need to call us you can ring 01942 701210 or email by clicking HERE.
The PO 30 and the PO 80
The PO 30 is simple to operate and has an easy to read colour screen which you can rotate to 6 different views, with the added advantage of an adjustable brightness display. The automatic cut off switch helps to save battery life and the low battery indicator lets you know when its time for a change. Light enough at under 60 grams and small enough to pop in your pocket, the PO 30 comes complete with 2 AAA batteries, a lanyard and a handy belt pouch for if you are out and about.
If feeling short of breath has become part and parcel of your daily life the PO 30 is smartly designed, useful and beneficial, wether you are buying it for yourself a friend or relative, a fingertip pulse oximeter could help to bring you peace of mind.
You can see just how useful and well design it is by clicking HERE and as always if you need to call us you can ring 01942 701210 or email by clicking HERE.
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Complimentary Therapists
As promised, on this page we aim to build a comprehensive page of Complimentary Therapists so you can access what they have to offer and provide a starting point for your research.
Victoria Smith specialises in Aloe Vera products and tells us
"That for many centuries it has been used for its healing properties and health benefits. No one quite knows why Aloe is as powerful as it is in addressing a number of conditions but it may be the 75 balanced nutrients that it contains. Aloe works with our immune system, replenishing the nutrients in our bodies as required." To find out what she has to offer HERE, or call for advice on 07739129194 or email HERE
Future Health Management is Christina Martin and she specialises in naturopathy and nutritional therapy. She uses all of her therapies collectively to assess and support her client’s nutritional requirements. She is qualified in her field and passionate about her work. You can read more about her and what she has to offer HERE
Victoria Smith specialises in Aloe Vera products and tells us
"That for many centuries it has been used for its healing properties and health benefits. No one quite knows why Aloe is as powerful as it is in addressing a number of conditions but it may be the 75 balanced nutrients that it contains. Aloe works with our immune system, replenishing the nutrients in our bodies as required." To find out what she has to offer HERE, or call for advice on 07739129194 or email HERE
Future Health Management is Christina Martin and she specialises in naturopathy and nutritional therapy. She uses all of her therapies collectively to assess and support her client’s nutritional requirements. She is qualified in her field and passionate about her work. You can read more about her and what she has to offer HERE
Complimentary Therapies and Nebulisers
We take calls many times a month from those of you who have spoken to practitioners of complimentary therapies and have been recommended a therapy via a nebuliser. As we have written previously we can certainly help you choose a nebuliser, have a chat about how it works and how it will fit into your lifestyle, but we don't have the knowledge base or expertise to discuss the suggested therapy and these are questions you must put to your practitioner.
A nebuliser is a medical device and can have serious side effects, as could the medicine or therapy you choose to use in it. In the U.K. nebulisers and nebuliser medications are licensed and monitored by the
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
The British Lung Foundation have some really good advice about complimentary therapies which you can find HERE or you could have a chat in any of the forums on our useful links
We also get approached quite often by therapist themselves and although we have said no in the past, we feel in response to demand, its now time to set up a dedicated page for those of you who are interested. You can find their links and a little bit about their practice by clicking HERE, using the search facility, or the label on the right hand side of this page. If any therapist want to get back in touch about being added to the list you can email HERE
A nebuliser is a medical device and can have serious side effects, as could the medicine or therapy you choose to use in it. In the U.K. nebulisers and nebuliser medications are licensed and monitored by the
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
The British Lung Foundation have some really good advice about complimentary therapies which you can find HERE or you could have a chat in any of the forums on our useful links
We also get approached quite often by therapist themselves and although we have said no in the past, we feel in response to demand, its now time to set up a dedicated page for those of you who are interested. You can find their links and a little bit about their practice by clicking HERE, using the search facility, or the label on the right hand side of this page. If any therapist want to get back in touch about being added to the list you can email HERE
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Helping out a friend.
If you have any energy left after all your valiant efforts raising funds for nebulisers, or simply feel inspired to get involved, our kindred spirits have a whole bunch of wonderful activities waiting for you to come along and join in. It can be as simply as clearing out and recycling your old clothes or why not set yourself a challenge and join in a 100 mile cycle race! Just think of it as helping out a friend.
You can check out what your favourite charity has lined up on the clickable red links below.
Asthma UK
British Lung Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
"20-20 Voice" Cancer Appeal
You can check out what your favourite charity has lined up on the clickable red links below.
Asthma UK
British Lung Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
"20-20 Voice" Cancer Appeal
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