Summer brings warmer weather, swimming pools, and ice cream cones. But for those with asthma, it can be a trying time.
Changes in air quality caused by pollution and an abundance of pollen can trigger asthma symptoms. Here are some tips for patients with asthma to help cope with these conditions:
- Check the Air Quality Index before heading outside on especially hot, humid days. This can be done through your local weather station or by visiting the EPA's website here. Pay attention to the AQI which measures the amount of air mixed with pollutants as well as the pollen level.
- Use your inhaler, as advised by your physician, before you exercise. Be sure to take your medication as prescribed.
- If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time, always make sure you have your medication or fast-acting inhaler.
- Avoid sleeping with the windows open, if possible.
Source: Tips for Beating the Summer Heat for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers. Better Breathing Center. Retrieved June 17, 2013 from http://www.betterbreathingcenter.net/AboutDrReinheimer/FromtheDoctorsDesk/tabid/10760/ContentPubID/103605/settmid/39789/Default.aspx.
Pro2 LLC is pleased to announce that we are now a participating provider with the following insurance plans:
United Healthcare Empire Plan
The Empire Plan is a unique health insurance program developed by New York State and its employee unions for employees of New York State and their families. It is the most selected group health insurance option under the NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), covering over 1 million employees, retirees, and dependents.
United Healthcare administers the Empire Plan's medical/surgical portion, which includes the home health care/DME benefit.
Wellcare
The largest Medicaid and Medicare-only contractor in the nation, they offer affordable health care plans to individuals eligible for government-sponsored programs.
Fidelis
Fidelis Care is the New York State Catholic Health Plan, providing quality, affordable health coverage to children and adults in 59 counties statewide. Fidelis Care offers free or low-cost comprehensive health insurance through the Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs.
Click here to see a list of all the plans that Pro2 LLC participates in.
We've worked long and hard behind the scenes on something that we're proud to finally reveal... introducing
Snooze News!
Snooze News is our very own e-newsletter for our patients receiving CPAP, BiPAP, and AutoPAP therapies. It's emailed to patients about once every month- the inaugural newsletter having just gone out last week.
We're filling it with educational articles and tidbits to help make using PAP therapy easier for you. Plus we're adding information on the latest advancements in the field including product advancements, and you'll even find coupons and discounts, too!
To sign up to receive
Snooze News,
click this link and fill out the form. We'll add your name to our mailing list. [Keep in mind that since our e-newsletter is sent out monthly, it may be a few weeks before you receive one.]