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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of two commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath. Projections by experts predict that COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States with an economic burden of approximately $42.6 billion in health care costs and loss of productivity. Other names for COPD include chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD).

A medical device which has garnered a lot of attention by health care professionals as an effective monitoring tool for COPD is the Landon Medical Pulse Oximeter C-21. A pulse oximeter is a small, hand-held medical device that measures the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood (SpO2) as well a patient's heart rate. As opposed to measuring oxygen saturation through an invasive procedure such as a blood sample, a pulse oximeter is used as a painless and non-invasive medical instrument. Because of their ease of use, speed, and cost effectiveness, pulse oximeters are the preferred medical device for monitoring decreased oxygen levels due to COPD.

The FDA approved Pulse Oximeter C-21 measures SpO2, pulse rate, and Plethysmograph with accuracy and ease. The C-21 combines a dual color high resolution OLED display, 6 display modes, and automatic power off to provide accurate and portable pulse oximetry solutions for COPD. One of the most common symptoms of COPD is shortness of breath also known as dyspnea.  Those with COPD may notice dyspnea even during milder, everyday activities such as housework. Patients can monitor their blood oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter and share the results with their physician in order to determine the appropriate medical remedies required. Due to their portability, a pulse oximeter is particularly useful when the patient is on the move and has to measure their oxygen levels wherever they go.

 

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At the forefront of pulse oximetry innovation, Landon Medical provides the most cost-effective, precise, pulse oximeters on the market. Utilizing the most compact and lightweight materials along with the latest non-invasive diagnostic measuring technology, POD's oximeters allow physicians, healthcare professionals, and consumers accurate oximetry solutions for on-spot monitoring available from www.pulseoximetersdirect.com.
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