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How to Clean Your Nebulizer

Jan 5th 2016
How to Clean Your Nebulizer Safely: After Each Breathing Treatment:  Wash your hands with soap and warm water.  Take apart the nebulizer, check your instructions for how to disassemble your nebulizer.  Rinse the mask or mouthpiece …

Ostomy Supplies: Adhesives and Removers

Nov 9th 2015
Having an ostomy means having and using an ostomy pouch.  The ostomy pouch and wafer use adhesives to adhere or stick to the body.  A secure seal is important for many reasons.  The ostomy system fitting securely and remaining in place …

Holiday Gift Ideas!

Nov 2nd 2015
Every year I swear I am going to start holiday shopping early and every year I am looking at picked over shelves the night before it is time to exchange gifts.  Not this year!  I am shopping early so I can save money by ordering online.  I love findi …

Everyday Ostomy Terms

Oct 26th 2015
Whether you or a loved one has an ostomy, one thing is certain, there is a lot to learn.  It can be confusing to say the least when you first start caring for your ostomy.  Your nurses and doctors will be using terms you may have never heard before.  …

Skin Preps and Ostomy Care

Sep 28th 2015
Skin Preps are called several different names.  They are sometimes called barrier films, wipes, barrier wipes, barrier spray, etc.  All of these things are the same product: Skin Prep.  They are used to protect your skin from harsh adhesives, shear, …

Back to School With an Ostomy

Aug 24th 2015
It is time for Back to School and that means no more late summer nights making s’mores or playing flashlight tag.  It is back to homework and early bedtimes.  Lunch boxes and school supplies will need to be purchased but if you are the parent of a ch …

Compression Stocking Guide to Costs

Aug 13th 2015
The price differences in Compression Stockings and Socks can be confusing.  The pictures look the same and the descriptions don't always shed a lot of light on why one sock costs so much more than another.  Is it just brand?  Are they all the same?  …

Compression Stocking and Socks Buyer's Guide

Jul 10th 2015
Compression stockings and socks are used to help relieve tired, achy legs, swelling of feet and ankles, and to increase blood flow. Compression stockings and socks come in different compression levels. The measurement used for compression stockings, …

What is an Ileostomy?

Jun 22nd 2015
I spend a lot of time researching and learning about ostomy.  I have read countless articles on ileostomy, what it is, how it works, and how to help people live their best life with one.  An ileostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdominal …

Medical Tape and Ostomy

May 12th 2015
Common Questions Regarding Using Medical Tape with Your Ostomy SystemProblem: The edges of my ostomy wafer are peeling up when I am in the pool or when it is hot and I am sweating. Solution:3M Blenderm is a waterproof plastic tape. The waterproof asp …
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