Top 7 Best Gifts for Lung Disease PatientsAbout.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one with a lung disease? Here are 7 thoughtful and affordable gifts that will make anyone's life easier. Lung disease sufferers need to stop and relax often because they get out-of-breath quickly, and it seems there's never a bench around when you need one! This walker solves that problem with a built-in seat, and at the same time, provides stability when walking during dizzy spells. The Drive GoLite Deluxe Lightweight 4 Wheel Rollator Walker is equipped with a lightweight yet highly durable aluminum frame, easy-touch loop lock brakes and 6 wheels. Many lung disease sufferers cannot stand for long periods of time, and feel uneasy about showering because of a fear of falling. This shower chair provides a safe and secure seat for showering. The LifeCare U-Seat Shower Chair with Backrest comes equipped with a padded u-shaped seat that provides a more comfortable bathing experience. Lung disease sufferers have difficulty lying flat on their backs because of mucus building up within their lungs. This bed wedge creates just the right angle for elevating the head and reducing coughing. This bed wedge comes with a removable zippered polycotton cover. It's important to stay active and exercise regularly after a diagnosis and treatment. This pedal exerciser allows the person to sit securely in a chair and move their legs in a bicycle motion giving them the opportunity to safely stay active. The pedal exerciser is ideal for improving circulation. It has a durable steel frame with an adjustable resistance knob to suit all endurance and strength levels. Managing medications can be cumbersome when you have many to take each day. This organizer has extra large compartments ideal for those who take medications twice a day. Each compartment is 1.5 long x 1 wide x 1 deep. White base with translucent blue and translucent lavender lids. Size: 7.25 x 3.85 x 1.25 Cystic Fibrosis patients must clear their airways often, and jumping up and down is a great way of doing that. This trampoline features a 38-inch diameter rugged, all-steel frame construction with a heavy-duty rebounding surface. Includes workout video and removable handle bar. This handy-dandy tool is great for anyone, but especially for people in wheelchairs. This tool has too many uses to mention! Use it every day for reaching up high or picking up down low - without bending, climbing or straining. It's precise enough to pick up a paper clip, yet strong enough to lift a 5 lb. bag of sugar!
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