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5 Ways To Avoid & Eliminate Ostomy Bag Odor
Mar 29th 2019
Updated December 20, 2023
Passing gas or emitting odors in public are some of the most common concerns among ostomates. You may fear that they’ll interfere with your intimate and social life, causing unnecessary stress and anxiety. It's r
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Best Compression Socks for Varicose Veins
Mar 27th 2019
Compression socks are made from a snug-fitting, stretchy material that’s specially designed to apply pressure to the lower legs. This helps to improve blood flow and reduce swelling and discomfort.
Compression socks and stockings are mos
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9 Tips for a Wheelchair-Accessible Home
Mar 25th 2019
Living at home with a wheelchair can be complicated, and it’s certainly not ideal having to wash at the kitchen sink and sleep in the living room. Luckily, there are many methods and products to help you ease the stress and give you the peace o
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Living with Ostomy: The Top 8 Stoma Myths Debunked
Feb 28th 2019
More than 750,000 Americans live with an ostomy, a life-saving surgical procedure that allows body waste to pass through an opening in the abdomen (stoma) and into an ostomy pouch. It may be necessary when treating Crohn’s disease, colon or bla
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How to Choose the Nebulizer That’s Right for You
Feb 27th 2019
A nebulizer (often referred to as a “breathing machine”), is a device specifically designed to convert liquid medication into a fine mist that can be inhaled directly into the lungs.
Nebulizers can be prescribed for different respiratory
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Self Catheterization: Why You Really Shouldn't Reuse Your Catheter
Feb 25th 2019
Catheters are flexible tubes used to drain urine from the bladder through the urethra. They help treat ailments such as incontinence and urinary retention. Catheters can be used on a permanent basis (indwelling catheters) or whenever needed (intermit
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Coping with Asthma in Everyday Life
Feb 13th 2019
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways and causes breathing difficulties. With asthma, the lining of the airways is swollen, which can make the air passages extremely sensitive to various triggers. Common asthma triggers th
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How to Choose a Wheelchair
Feb 12th 2019
Wheelchairs are widely available but choosing the right one – especially as a first-time user – can be overwhelming. There are many options with various features that can significantly impact accessibility, utility, and comfort. Whether y
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How To Make Intermittent Catheterization Less Painful
Feb 10th 2019
Urinary catheters are medical devices used to drain urine from the bladder. They can be kept permanently in place (indwelling catheters) or used on an in-and-out basis (intermittent catheters).
Intermittent urinary catheters are thin, soft tubes used
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Living with a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Jan 21st 2019
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common condition that affects the urinary tract. The urinary system is made up of the urethra, ureters, bladders, and kidneys. Urinary tract infections most commonly occur in the urethra and/or bladder.
With
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