Pediatric Home Health Care – A Breath of Fresh Air
October 19-25 is Respiratory Care Week. During this week there will be many activities and programs to raise awareness about respiratory care. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) will be promoting awareness of health issues relating to lungs. There will also be celebrations giving credit to the work respiratory care professionals do around the country as well as world-wide. Respiratory Care Week was first established in 1982.
If you have a child with respiratory issues, you can help raise awareness in your family or community. There are many events going on sponsored by local respiratory services. Check local hospitals, clinics and other places to see what awareness events are happening and bring along the entire family.
To help you with your child, consider pediatric home health care. You can take care of your other children, go to work each day or do other things you need to do knowing your child is in the caring and skilled hands of a trained home health nurse.
How to keep your respiratory system healthy
- Avoid smoking. If you are already a smoker, take steps starting today to cease smoking. Millions have successfully quit smoking. Your doctor can help council you on ways to undertake this endeavor. You will start enjoying benefits right away, and it doesn’t matter how long you’ve smoked. It’s never too late to benefit from quitting.
- Exercise on a regular basis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends each person gets 30 minutes of physical activity for at least 5 days of the week. This is a great way to promote overall physical and mental health. Always get the go-ahead from your doctor first especially if you already have a respiratory challenge or other medical condition.
- Eat a diet rich in the nutrients your respiratory system needs. Low levels of the following vitamins and minerals have been linked to some of the lung diseases: vitamins A, C, E and zinc, potassium, magnesium, and selenium so make sure you are eating foods high in these nutrients.
- Water is necessary to thin the mucus secretions. You will breathe easier when you stay hydrated. Make sure to drink at least 6.5 cups of water daily. Some experts recommend 8. Those with bigger body sizes may need more 8 cups because they have more cells to hydrate.
- House plants improve the quality of your household air. They can remove chemical vapors that could be harmful to your respiratory health as well as improve the oxygen levels in your home, according to the British Columbia Lung Association.
Respiratory health is important for family members of all ages, get everyone involved!
If you or a family member near Delray Beach, FL, are in need of pediatric home health care services to help relieve stress, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today (631) 423-6689. Providing Service in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Delray Beach, Coconut Creek, Taramac, Margate, and surrounding Florida cities.
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