The administration of inhaled medications and oxygen therapy via nebulizer at home offers significant benefits for patients experiencing respiratory problems. This method provides immediate relief from the symptoms, allowing for prompt response to critical situations, such as asthma. The ability to receive this treatment at home offers a sense of comfort and security, reducing the stress and anxiety that can accompany the treatment of respiratory problems. In addition, this treatment at home enhances the patient’s compliance with the treatment program and helps maintain the proper functioning of the respiratory system.
Oxygen therapy becomes necessary when there is evidence of respiratory failure, that is, when blood oxygenation has decreased. The decrease in oxygen in the blood is initially detected through pulse oximetry and confirmed by checking blood gases. Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, as well as patients with severe Heart Failure may need supplemental oxygen. It is generally indicated in cases of respiratory failure, that is, a lack of oxygen in the body. Since oxygen is a medicine, the prescription is made by the pneumonologist. In the event that oxygen therapy is recommended to the patient, clear instructions are given by the doctor regarding the amount of supplemental oxygen needed, which is the flow of oxygen and the times of its intake during the 24-hour period, which should be followed carefully. The administration of lower oxygen than required results in reduced oxygenation of the brain and heart, resulting in easy fatigue, concentration disorders, memory loss, myocardial infarction and stroke. On the contrary, the use of higher oxygen mixtures can damage the lungs and worsen the already existing respiratory disease. Oxygen therapy is performed with an oxygen concentrator, which is a special device that produces oxygen and operates with electricity or a battery, either with liquid oxygen in a metal cylinder or with compressed oxygen gas in a large or small metal cylinder. At Home Medical Care, we supply you with the device that your doctor will prescribe and our specialized nursing staff will take care of the correct administration of oxygen according to the instructions of your treating doctor.
Bronchial secretions aspiration is a medical procedure used to remove fluids or secretions that have accumulated in a person’s airways or bronchi. This procedure is performed using special equipment, such as a suction device, which allows the secretions to be removed through a tube placed in the patient’s mouth or airway. This procedure is important for maintaining clear airways and preventing pulmonary complications, while also helping the respiratory function of a person who has difficulty clearing secretions on their own.
The ability to perform all diagnostic tests at home, coronavirus detection (PCR, Rapid, antibodies), influenza A-B and strep test, has several positive elements. First, it offers comfort and convenience, as it is not necessary to go to a diagnostic center or clinic to perform the test. This reduces the risk of transmitting the virus and exposing others. In addition, the ability to perform the test at home allows for the rapid detection and monitoring of the virus, helping to intervene and isolate potential cases in a timely manner. Finally, the availability of the above tests can help understand the spread of viruses in a community, providing valuable information for the management and control of any pandemic.
