Asthma

How to Refill an Oxygen Tank

How to Refill an Oxygen Tank

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Jun 04 2024

Many people with respiratory issues, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, use supplemental oxygen to breathe. If your loved one uses an oxygen tank, as their caregiver, it’s important to know how to refill the tank once it gets low. Regularly monitoring your loved one’s oxygen levels can improve their quality of life and provide peace of mind Read More


Best Spirometers of 2025 & How to Use Them

Best Spirometers of 2025 & How to Use Them

Posted by Carewell Team on Thu Jun 19 2025

In this comprehensive guide, we'll demystify what a spirometer is, differentiate between its types, provide a clear, step-by-step guide on how to effectively use an incentive spirometer, and highlight some of the best devices available to help you breathe easier and recover stronger. See the best spirometers.


9 Best COPD Products that Make Breathing Easier of 2025

9 Best COPD Products that Make Breathing Easier of 2025

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jan 01 2025

More than 15 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of disorders that affect the airways, making it difficult to breathe. There's no cure for COPD, but there are various COPD products that can make daily activities (and breathing, in general) much easier. See the products.


A Beginner's Guide to CPAP Cleaning

A Beginner's Guide to CPAP Cleaning

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Oct 19 2021

Foul odors, allergies, and premature equipment breakdown. These are just some of the issues continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) users face when they fail to clean their machines regularly. If you were recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are still learning the ropes, we've created this beginner's guide to CPAP cleaning. Read the guide.