Knowledge Center

MedToYou.com believes that being well-informed is a good place to begin. With that in mind, we have combined several resources here, including newspaper articles, clinical studies, and papers written by respiratory professionals, to give you a solid foundation to build on. This is a constant learning process and we try to offer the most up-to-date and current materials available, so check back often for updates.

Respiratory Conditions

Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which the airways become blocked or narrowed causing breathing difficulty. This chronic disease affects 20 million Americans. Asthma is commonly divided into two types: allergic (extrinsic) asthma and non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma. There is still much research that needs to be done to fully understand how to prevent, treat and cure asthma. But, with proper management, people can live healthy and active lives.

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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.

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COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Long-term exposure to other lung irritants, such as air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust, also may contribute to COPD.

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Manufacturer-Specific Resources

Patient interface part number guide, Philips Respironics
Masks and accessories materials list, Philips Respironics
Intentional leak rates for masks and exhalation ports, Philips Respironics
Matching patients with the right therapy and products, Philips Respironics
Mask Information Guide, ResMed

Resources

American Sleep Apnea Association
National Sleep Foundation
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute Diseases and Conditions Index
Mayo Clinic
Free CPAP Advice

Miscellaneous

Mesothelioma Center
Best Senior Dating Sites
Free Web Directory