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Oxygen Humidifier Care

Oxygen Humidifier Pro2 LLCA humidifier is a container that is filled with distilled water and attached to your oxygen concentrator to add moisture to the oxygen that you are breathing in.

If you are using a humidifier, it is essential that it is kept clean at all times. Bacteria can grow in the water or on wet surfaces of the humidifier. These bacteria can then cause an infection in your lungs.

It is also important to use distilled water and not tap water. Tap water contains minerals that will form deposits in the jar and the diffuser which could cause a blockage in flow leading to a malfunction.

Daily humidifier care:
- Wash your hands before refilling the humidifier.
- Empty, rinse, and refill your humidifier every day. Do not pass the maximum fill line!
- Avoid touching any internal part of the humidifier while refilling or disinfecting it.
- To avoid leaks, be sure to screw the top on properly and be sure the fitting is tightly attached to the oxygen unit.

Twice a week:
- Clean and disinfect your humidifier.
- Wash the humidifier in warm soapy water.
- After washing, submerge in a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water. Allow to soak for at least 40 minutes.
- After soaking, washing your hands and remove the humidifier from the solution. Rinse thoroughly.

Be sure to discard your humidifier after one month and use a new one.

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Women, COPD, & Summertime

Woman Client Patient Pro2 LLC COPDCOPD has traditionally been thought of as a "man's disease". But since 2000, the number of women suffering from it has risen. Now it stands as the third leading cause of death in the United States, and more women are losing their lives to the disease than ever before.

New data shows over half of women with COPD in the United States aren't even aware that they have it. It's important that, if you suspect a problem, you speak to your physician immediately.

If you have been diagnosed, summer weather can be a difficult time to manage your symptoms. Here are a several tips to help you do just that.
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially during hot weather.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that is light in color and sunscreen.
- Plan your activities around peak sun times. Early morning or late in the evening are the best times to be outside as it is usually not as hot. Pay attention to weather reports.
- Keep cool in an air conditioned building. If you don't have air conditioning, spend time at places that do like the library, mall, or a friend's home.
- Avoid strenuous exercise on hot, humid days. If you want or need to exercise, make sure to do it in an air conditioned facility.
- Take all medications as prescribed by your physician.
- Have friends or family members call twice a day during the hot summer months to make sure you're ok.

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Source: COPD: The Heat is On. About.com COPD. Retrieved July 8, 2013 from http://copd.about.com/od/complicationsofcopd/a/copdandsummer.htm.