Oxygen therapy glasses are an option for many people who use oxygen to support their breathing. This is common among people with lung diseases, such asemphysemaand otherCOPD illnesses. Oxygen therapy has been found toextend survival and improve quality of lifein these individuals. Verywell / Julie Bang For example, they may be uncomfortable when they go out in public. The specially designed frames of oxygen therapy glasses offer a solution. This article explains what these glasses are and how they work....

A spermicide is any compound that can be used to kill sperm. They are used in many contraceptives and come in several forms, including spermicidal lubricant. External condoms with spermicidal lube used to be a pretty common option for safer sex. Rattanakun Thongbun / EyeEm / Getty Images Many spermicides currently available in the United States contain N-9. Other spermicides and spermicidal microbicides are currently under development. Many are being designed to avoid the problems currently being seen with N-9 use....

However, travel CPAPs are typically costly and vary in how effectively they work compared to your at-home unit. This article discusses the pros and cons of travel CPAP machines. There are many different travel CPAP machines sold online or through specialty medical supply stores. Brandon Peters, MD The lithium-ion battery used in travel CPAP machines is rechargeable. With that said, the battery cannot be recharged unless you have a power source....

Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and fiber and offer many potential health benefits. While most research has studied juice and supplements, cranberries can also be eaten fresh or dried. How to Use It Cranberry can be easily incorporated into your diet. Westend61 / Getty Images They can cause interactions with medications or have other safety concerns. Summary Cranberry juice may help prevent recurrent UTIs, prevent oral decay, and improve heart health....

Prostate surgery, also known asprostatectomy, refers to a procedure done to remove part or all of theprostate. It is usually done to correct problems with the prostate, such as anenlarged prostateorprostate cancer. Yet there are several types of prostate surgery. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that lies between the bladder and penis. It wraps around the urethra, a thin tube that urine and semen pass through to leave the body....

The termuniversal precautionsrefers to certain steps that medical professionals and others take for infection-control. In other words, assume that all bodily fluids are dangerous. Medical professionals are then expected to treat these fluids accordingly. Olga Efimova / EyeEm / Getty Images Now, doctors wear gloves and other appropriate protective gear with everyone. When healthcare providers are wearing gloves, it just means they’re following the rules. The protective devices aren’t a signal that a person has a condition such as HIV....

Children more commonly experiencenight terrorsthan adults do, however. Children who have ADHD may be expected to have disrupted sleep. There is a behavioral component to sleep, andparenting difficultiesoften will extend to bedtime in kids with ADHD. PeopleImages / Getty Images In addition, there may be psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, that can disrupt sleep. Studies have consistently shown higher rates of sleep disorders among children with ADHD. These symptoms include uncomfortable sensations, such as bugs crawling on the skin, which are relieved by movement....

Peripheral edema is swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs. Fluid can build up when tiny blood vessels are damaged or when they leak into surrounding tissues. The result is swelling. Verywell / Emily Roberts People withdiabetesoften have problems with blood flow. When blood doesn’t circulate well, wounds heal slowly or not at all. Swelling makes it harder for wounds to heal.That’s why it’s so important to control it. This article explains how diabetes and other health conditions could cause your lower legs to swell....

When it comes to aesthetic interventions, injection of botulinum toxin is the most common cosmetic procedure performed today. What Is Botulinum Toxin? When botulism paralyzes the muscles used in breathing, death can ensue. Robert Daly / Getty Images Without acetylcholine, muscle activity stops. This focal, or site-specific, paralysis is what smoothes wrinkles and stops spasms. In other words, botulinum toxin works by “paralyzing” the wrinkles away. The effects of botulinum toxin wear off during time....

The renal diet is an eating plan that promotes kidney health and slows kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair of organs that reabsorb nutrients from the diet and filter out waste. A persons diet affects kidney health and how hard the kidneys need to work. FreshSplash / Getty Images The renal diet limits foods high in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein. This takes stress off of thekidneysbecause there is less waste to remove from the blood....

Some surgeries have a much higher risk level than others. However, it is very rare for a healthy individual to die during a minor dental procedure. Other procedures are a much higher risk. Havingobstructive sleep apneaalso increases risks from general anesthesia. Complications of anesthesia includeaspiration during induction, loss of airway or difficult intubation, and opiate-induced respiratory depression. BMI is a dated, flawed measure. 2016;151(6):e160480. 2017;2(1):e000113. American College of Surgeons.Surgical risk calculator....

The prospect of recurrence is ultimately something that everyone with breast cancer lives with. Symptoms As with the original breast cancer, the signs and symptoms of a recurrence can vary. In some cases, the symptoms may be subtle. Cavan Images / Getty Images In others, there may be overt, as is the case with a lump. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Potential Risks While ear piercings are very common, it does involve some serious risks. You should carefully clean your ears as directed andwash your handsbefore touching your new piercings or changing the earrings. The risk of infection is greater when the ear cartilage, as opposed to the earlobe, is pierced. Reece Omadeli / EyeEm / Getty Images Where to Get Your Ears Pierced Not all places that perform body piercings are created equal....