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2. Hug machine - Wikipedia

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   A small pilot study by Edelson et al. (1999), published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, reported that the machine produced a significant reduction in tension but only a small decrease in anxiety. [9] Grandin continued to use her own hug box on a regular basis to provide the deep pressure necessary to relieve symptoms of her ...

3. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used in the treatment of sleep apnea.PAP ventilation is also commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, in newborn infants (), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.

4. Incentive spirometer - Wikipedia

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   An incentive spirometer is a handheld medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. By training patients to take slow and deep breaths, this simplified spirometer facilitates lung expansion and strengthening. Patients inhale through a mouthpiece, which causes a piston inside the device to rise.

5. Relaxation (psychology) - Wikipedia

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   Evidence from randomized controlled trials in Science Direct suggests that Tai Chi and Qigong may be effective in reducing depressive symptoms, stress, anxiety, and mood disturbances. [23] Tai Chi’s focus on deep, rhythmic breathing promotes relaxation. The practice encourages a meditative state that reduces mental tension and calms the mind.

6. 30 thoughtful gifts for people with anxiety for stress relief ...

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   According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 31% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives, and about 1 in 5 had any anxiety disorder in the past ...

7. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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   A bag valve mask (BVM), sometimes known by the proprietary name Ambu bag or generically as a manual resuscitator or "self-inflating bag", is a hand-held device commonly used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or not breathing adequately. The device is a required part of resuscitation kits for trained ...

8. Shortness of breath - Wikipedia

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   Shortness of breath (SOB), known as dyspnea (in AmE) or dyspnoea (in BrE), is an uncomfortable feeling of not being able to breathe well enough. The American Thoracic Society defines it as "a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity", and recommends evaluating dyspnea by assessing the intensity of its distinct ...

9. 6 cervical traction devices to try for neck pain - AOL

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   Comfort and material: Similar to modifiability, Hansraj recommends taking into account the comfort and material of a cervical traction device. This includes looking for cushions that are made from ...