Respiratory disease affects the lungs that breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Many disorders fall into the category of respiratory disorders. It can be as mundane as the common cold or the much more serious pneumonia or chronic diseases.
Common respiratory disorders Include:
These conditions can be caused by allergens, indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution and tobacco smoking. All are common risk factors for respiratory disorder.
Lung cancer is one of the most serious pulmonary disorders of all. It begins in the lungs and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. among both men and women. Often times there are no symptoms in its early phase making it one of the silent killers. Later on symptoms can include:
The biggest risk factor for the disease is smoking, but it occurs in those who have never smoked as well. Preventing lung cancer should include addressing these risk factors as well eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and implementing an exercise regimen. The main risk factors for lung cancer include:
More and more respiratory patients are opting for care in the comfortable surroundings of their home. This is especially the case for the elderly who are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with care of the respiratory patient. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat the specific symptoms of respiratory patients and improve the quality of the remaining years of life.
When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.
No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.
When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.
At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.
We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.
