Author Archives: Chandler Durden

Conversations around healthcare and value are intensifying. Progressive DME providers are evaluating how to shift business strategies from commodity trades to strategies that produce value. In doing so, they may question how to accomplish value creation when the products dispensed are not unique and the price is set (indirectly) by the consumer. Value can beContinue reading “Emphasizing Value in DME”

Medically Reviewed by Michelle Worley, RN CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator machines are all designed to help patients with breathing disorders. You may have questions about these types of equipment such as how are they different and which one would be best for you. Your physician will chose a device depending on your diagnosis and breathingContinue reading “The Difference Between CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilators”

By Kas Roth Nebulizer medications are used for a variety of breathing issues such as asthma, COPD, and even to help restore breathing function after illnesses like the flu. But when it comes to a device, what’s better to use between the nebulizer mask or mouthpiece? This article explains some of the differences between a mask andContinue reading “Do You Need A Nebulizer Mask Or Mouthpiece?”

If you find yourself sniffling, battling chest congestion, or struggling to breathe, you may need a nebulizer. Nebulizer machines help both children and adults find respiratory relief for a variety of conditions. This is especially true during allergy and flu seasons when asthmatic symptoms can worsen. How Nebulizers Ease Flu Symptoms Nebulizers can provide relief during a boutContinue reading “How A Nebulizer Will Help With Flu Season”

Allergies and Asthma: What You Should Know About This Common Health Condition Have you ever heard of allergy-induced asthma? If not, you aren’t alone. Many people associate allergies with their typical symptoms, including sneezing, itchiness, and watery eyes. For people with particularly severe allergies, however, allergy-induced asthma is a common health issue. This health conditionContinue reading “Allergies and Asthma: What You Need To Know”

Not every repository disease such as COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis are the same, just like lung devices aren’t the same either. Depending on your age, condition, and personal preferences it can be hard to choose between a nebulizer or inhaler. Learn about both devices to determine which might be a better fit for your respiratory illness. NebulizersContinue reading “Nebulizers vs. Inhalers: How To Choose The Best Option”

items are covered by insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. However, your insurance provider will require you to get your equipment through a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier, like Aeroflow Healthcare. Generally, they will provide you with easy instructions to make the process quick and convenient. Then before you know it your nebulizer will arrive at your frontContinue reading “How To Receive Nebulizer Equipment Through Insurance”

Medically Reviewed by Kelli Randell, MD Whether you are suffering from a chronic or non-chronic condition, a nebulizer could be just the device you need to feel better. A nebulizer machine is similar to a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), in that it distributes breathable medications into your body. However, unlike an inhaler, which requires you to squeeze the device and inhaleContinue reading “How Nebulizers Help Respiratory Conditions”

As a parent, you’re on top of your child’s health and needs. From every little sign such as a slight cough to simply feeling unwell, you know when your child is ill. However, the signs of needing a pediatric nebulizer can easily be missed. You may need to get a nebulizer for your child if they haveContinue reading “Signs Your Child May Need a Nebulizer”

Do you have your child’s back to school list? Are they prepared with notebooks, folders, pencils, and more? What about their nebulizer? As your child heads back to school, their asthma, allergies, and other respiratory issues will go with them to recess,  gym class, and more. Asthma is pretty common, affecting about 1 in 10 children. ThisContinue reading “Make Sure Your Child Has Their Nebulizer For School”

Dust, pet dander, pollen, and smoke. Each of these words can strike fear in the hearts of those who suffer from seasonal allergies, depending on what season it is. However, allergies aren’t only for adults to worry about. They can affect your children as well. If you find them coughing or wheezing as the seasonsContinue reading “How A Nebulizer For Allergies And Asthma Will Help”

If your child suffers from asthma, COPD, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and more, then they may have a nebulizer or an inhaler to help treat their symptoms. However, when they’re away from their nebulizer and an asthma attack occurs, an inhaler spacer can make a major difference for properly getting medication to dissipate into the lungsContinue reading “You Need An Inhaler Spacer To Breathe Better”

For many people, difficulty with breathing can be a source of frequent anxiety. This anxiety only increases when it’s their child experiencing difficulty breathing. Due to factors beyond their control, it is not uncommon to need and administer some type of treatment or preventative measure on a daily basis. One of the most ever-present andContinue reading “How Do Nebulizers Work?”

For adult and pediatric patients alike with certain medical conditions such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, a nebulizer can be one of the essential pieces of medical equipment in day-to-day life. When these machines experience technical difficulties or do not operate properly, patients can experience dramatic drop-offs in quality of life, and sometimes even life-threateningContinue reading “Troubleshooting Nebulizers”

October National Cyber Security Alliance Month (NCSAM) in order to spread online safety awareness. We as a durable medical equipment provider want to help you and your parents stay safe online. As healthcare evolves to have more of an online presence and you or your parents receive medical equipment such as incontinence supplies, CPAP machines, back braces,Continue reading “How To Prevent DME Fraud With A Quality Supplier”

COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be a tough diagnosis to swallow. From remembering the acronym to simply trying to catch your breath, it can be overwhelming at first. What started as a simple cough now makes it difficult to breathe. Many questions will arise, such as what exactly does having this disease meanContinue reading “COPD Symptoms And Causes You Need To Know”