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Neuropathy - causes pain and numbness in your hands and feet. The pain typically is described as tingling or burning, while the loss of sensation often is compared to the feeling of wearing a thin stocking or glove. Neuropthy is not considered a disease itself, it is usually derived from a pre existing condition.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - caused by a blockage of the airway.

Osteoporosis - is the density loss of bones, making them fragile and weak. It has been described as making the bone structure like a sponge, which makes bones more likely to break and fracture.

Oxygen – increases airflow to the respiratory system when breathing is difficult or impossible.

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Parkinson Disease - affects the central nervous system and impairs motor skills and speech.

Power Wheelchair – Battery powered wheelchair that allows greater mobility for individuals that have restricted movement.

Pride Mobility - approved Orbit Medical manufacturer.

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Recessed Chin – also known as Retrognathia, is the abnormal positioning of one or both jaws, relative to the facial skeleton and soft tissues. Sleep Apnea is a potential result from the presence of a recessed chin.

Resmed – approved Orbit Medical manufacturer.

Respironics – approved Orbit Medical manufacturer.

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Secondary Insurance Providers – provides additional insurance above and beyond what a primary insurer will cover.

Sleep Apnea – translated from Greek, Apnea literally means without breath. There are three types: Obstructive, Central, and Mixed. In any event the brain briefly awakes individuals with Sleep Apnea in order for them to continue breathing.

Sleep Therapy – the treatment of diseases or disorders that inhibit regular sleep patterns.

Social Security Administration - a government entity that is primarily responsible for administering Social Security.

Spinal Stenosis - is the slandering spaces in the spine that leads to pressure on the spinal cord and the nerve roots. It can result in low back pain as well as pain or abnormal sensations in the buttocks, legs, thighs, feet, or in extreme cases loss of bladder and bowel control.

Stroke – occurs when blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain become obstructed. Without oxygen nerve cells in the brain can not function and begin to die.

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Trained Technician – delivers Orbit Medical products to customers and educates customers on product utilization.

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