Please join us at the AARC Congress 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
December 4th-7th 2018
Visit Med Systems booth # 836, and try the Fluid Flo pneumatic percussor and the Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System for targeted chest physiotherapy.
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Med Systems will be participating and exhibiting at the ACT (Airway Clearance Technique) Family Information event at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. This event will take place on November 8th from 4-7PM PST. Continue reading “Postponed Event- ACT Family Information Event at CHLA 11/08/16”
The Electro Flo® 5000 Brochure is now available for download in PDF format. Available now in English and French/Canadian under the Electro Flo® 5000 and Self-Administrator® product page.
Coughing to clear the lungs of congestion is fundamental for patients with obstructive lung disorders, neuromuscular diseases and restrictive airway disorders. Such coughs are associated with COPD, bronchitis, viral and bacterial types of pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, occupational lung disease and many other respiratory conditions. If left untreated, the buildup of mucus can lead to serious infections. So what is coughing and how can the hand-held Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System ensure that patients get the specific relief they seek?
Bronchiectasis is a disease that causes the airways or bronchial tubes of the lungs to widen and become flabby. It is caused by infections or other conditions that destroy the smooth muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes and prevents the airways from clearing mucus. The goal of treatment for bronchiectasis is to control the secretions and prevent infections.
Neuromuscular diseases are rare conditions affecting the nerves that control voluntary or involuntary muscles. This group of diseases may be genetic and present at birth or acquired later in life. Most treatments for neuromuscular disease are aimed at minimizing the symptoms and improving a person’s quality of life rather than seeking a cure. Neuromuscular disease includes among others, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, and AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Neuromuscular disease includes a broad spectrum of illnesses that may require treatment for relief in breathing.
RESPIRATORY CARE Choices for Cystic Fibrosis Patients and Respiratory Therapists
Cystic Fibrosis is characterized by thickened mucus, chronic infection and inflammation of the airways. Patients with this disease engage in daily respiratory therapy. Effective respiratory care can vary widely, depending on the needs of the individual.
Chest Percussion is used to treat individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) and other lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are in need of airway clearance. Among CF patients, chest percussion helps to break up thick secretions created by the disease that can hinder breathing and lead to respiratory infections.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease with a wide range of symptoms that affect everything from how well the lungs, digestive system, and sweat glands function, to fertility. The name “cystic fibrosis” comes from the fibrous scaring that develops in the pancreas. CF causes thick mucus to be secreted by the lungs and pancreas that blocks passageways, making it difficult to clear pathogens that lead to chronic pulmonary infections and inflammation.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, and is becoming increasingly common as the population ages. It is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Understanding the problem is critical to determining the best therapy for treating the disease. COPD consists of a group of lung diseases that block airflow, making it difficult for a person to breathe. The two main conditions associated with COPD are emphysema and bronchitis.
Continue reading “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment”