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Information & news about home health care for patients in Danville, Salem & South Boston, Virginia.
Sleep apnea can affect anyone, even children, but certain factors increase your risk.
While all types of sleep apnea are characterized by breathing that stops and starts repeatedly, the risk factors also vary by the type of sleep apnea you might have.
We've all heard it before: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else.
That's easy to say, but often hard to do when you're consumed with caring for a loved one who has a chronic illness like Alzheimer's.
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that's characterized by breathing that stops and starts repeatedly.
The disorder doesn't just make you tired from lack of sleep, though. It's also a risk factor for serious medical conditions and accidents. Some of the complications can include:
How do I obtain Medicare coverage for medical equipment I need in the home?
A Dispensing Order written by the treating physician must be sent to us before an item can be supplied. Some items require a Detailed Written Order (DWO) prior to delivery or a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN).
What areas and locations do you serve?
Commonwealth Home Health Care serves patients throughout Virginia and portions of North Carolina. Offices are located in Danville, Virginia (home office and headquarters) and Salem, Virginia. Personnel and inventory are strategically located to benefit our patients with timely response.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. and is increasingly common.
There are several kinds of sleep apnea and each has different causes. Regardless of which kind you might have, though, it's very important to see your doctor if you suspect you have the disorder.
Sleep apnea can be very dangerous and lead to accidents as well as other serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
The types of sleep apnea and some of the risk factors or causes include:
Do you (or your partner?!?) stop breathing during the night and suddenly starting again?
If so, it may be sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that's characterized by breathing that stops and starts repeatedly.
Some of the symptoms include:
