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Articles related to "Inhaler"
Inhalers Potentially Linked to 17 Fatalities According to a national, non-profit consumer group 17 deaths were linked to two brands on inhalers manufactured by Schering-Plough, allegedly without the active ingredient used to treat asthma. asthma • inhaler • albuterol • schering-plough • department of health and human services
Adapter Aids Inhaler Use For those who have trouble using the traditional inhaler, an adapter is available to aid in the proper administration of medication. This adapter also helps users obtain the full dosage and therefore the full benefit of their medications. atrovent • combivent • mdi • inhaler • adapter
Asthma Treatments Common Asthma medications are discussed in this article, as well as new treatments which are becoming available. asthma • copd • breathing • respiratory • lung disease
Breathing Techniques Decrease Asthma Inhaler Use A double blind randomized controlled trial reveals specific breathing techniques can cut the use of reliever and preventer inhalers required in mild asthma. asthma research breathing techniques • breathing techniques reduce asthma inhalers • good breathing techniques improve asthma control • breathing exercises controls asthma • breathing exercises/breathing techniques manages a
Diagnosing Asthma Asthma is a common airway condition. It is not curable but the symptoms can be treated effectively, allowing you to lead a normal life. asthma • inhalers • preventer • reliever • steroids
Pulmonary Fuction Testing Pulmonary Fuction Testing is the first test and the cornerstone test that physicians use in the diagnosis and treatment of COPD. What exactly is this test? copd • emphysema • bronchitis • asthma • inhalers
Scientists Create Chocolate Inhaler A second invention, available in Europe, heals scars better than ever before. le whif • chocolate inhaler • harvard professor david edwards • avotermin • heal scars
Tips to Remember: Asthma and Pregnancy An excellent article from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology for any woman with asthma who is or plans to become pregnant. (Link provided with persmission from the AAAAI.) asthma • pregrancy • steroids • inhalers • albuterol
Getting Ready to go Back to School Five steps to ensure your child's medical needs are met at school. asthma • inhaler • action plan • school
Go ahead, let him go to camp! Instead of saying "No" to summer camp, consider a camp for children with asthma. asthma • camp • lungs • inhaler • asthma attack
Learning to Inhale With so many different types of inhalers on the market, using them correctly can be confusing. Find out what the differences are and how to breathe differently for each. inhaler • disk • nebulizer • asthma • attack
Spring Sports Preparing for a season of sporting fun. asthma • sports • ventolin • inhaler • exercise
Are You Getting the Most From Your Inhaler? What is a Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate (PIF)? chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • asthma • peak insprratory flow rate • dry powdered inhalers • peak flow rate
More on Bronchodilators A review of the two types of bronchodilators and which one is effective during an asthma attack. Also, a heads-up on the new, dual-action inhaler Advair. asthma • attack • bronchodilator • albuterol • ventolin
Control Asthma Before It Controls You If you have asthma it may sometimes feel like your life is out of control. Asthma symptoms may worsen suddenly and catch you off guard. asthma • peak flow meters • adults with asthma • children with asthma • asthma managment
Treatments for Asthma Asthma causes narrowing of the airways, leading to breathing problems. Treatments are described, as well as recent trials with Mepolizumab that look promising. asthma treatments • types of asthma inhalers • mepolizumab trials • asthma relievers • asthma preventers
Information on Stop Smoking Medications What to expect from smokeless inhalers, nicotine sprays and smoking cessation pills - products your doctor can prescribe as alternative treatment to quit smoking information smoking • treatment smoking • smokeless inhalers • way to quit smoking • smoking quitting
Too Much Information, Too Late What happens when the FDA releases information that is outdated? Find out the possible consequences. fda • copd • breathing • medications • respiration
A Natural Way to Improve Breathing (Part 1) Traditional medicine uses external means to cure disease. There is, however, an internal healing mechanism that can be utilized to improve health in general and breathing in particular. Find out more about this mechanism in Part 1 of this two part series. copd • lung disease • respiration • inhalers • breathing
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and this year's focus is on children and the issues affecting them in our society. asthma • copd • allergy • schools • school nurses
Essential Oils for Lucid Dreaming Discover essential oils for lucid dreaming like rose, sandalwood, palo santo and helichrysum. Try the Aromatherapy Lucid Dreams Scent Inhaler for lucid dreams on the go! essential oils for lucid dreaming • essential oils • lucid dreaming • lucid dreams • aromatherapy
Asthma, Measure Your Breathing If you have asthma, using a peak flow meter allows you to measure how well you're breathing. children with asthma • peak flow meter • peak flow monitoring • how to measure my breathing • how to measure my child's breathing
Children and Asthma In the last 25 years asthma has become the most common chronic childhood disease. Understanding the treatment for and prevention of asthma symptoms helps parents cope. asthma • children • bronchodilators • omega-3 • ventolin inhaler
October is Healthy Lung Month! A basic overview of asthma including a list of common myths. asthma • allergy • inhaler • anti-inflammatory • bronchodilator
Stop Smoking Stop smoking today to reduce your risk of several kinds of cancer and heart disease. stop smoking • quit smoking • lung cancer • nicotine patch • nicotine gum
Taking Anticholinergics to Treat Asthma Anticholinergics are commonly used for treating both mild and severe asthma. anticholinergics to treat asthma • common medications • taking anticholinergics for asthma • side effects of anticholinergics • bronchospasm
Taking the CFCs out of your MDI Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) are starting to undergo a transformation. Drug companies have figured out how to stop using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as a porpellent. asthma • allergies • bronchodilator • serevent • metered-dose inhaler
Understanding your medications An explanation of the two basic types of medications used in treating asthma, anti-inflammatory and bronchodilators. Knowing the difference can help you understand the prescriptions your doctor gives you. anti-inflammatory • bronchodilator • steroid • prednisone • ventolin
A new breed of nebulizer Looking for a nebulizer that you can fit easily in your briefcase or carry-on bag? The new breed of nebulizers are small, quiet and very portable. asthma • nebulizer • attack • albuterol • ventolin
Asthma and Denial Your behavior is influenced by individual perceptions of situations and/or events. asthma control • expectations for asthma • asthma in adults • asthma in elderly • asthma in children
Teach Your Child to Manage Asthma The main goal for parents is to prepare their children for adult life. But you, as a parent of a child with asthma, have an added responsibility. teach asthma management • peak flow meters for children • asthma management and action plan • predicting asthma flares • asthma triggers
When To See an Asthma Specialist As a patient with asthma, you continually make decisions about what treatment options to use and when they should be taken. But you may need help. asthma specialists • proper treatment for asthma • asthma symptoms • asthma out of control • pulmonologist
An Explanation of Asthma Asthma can be well controlled provided adequate precautions are taken - and those with asthma educate themselves about this condition. understanding asthma • life threatening disease • inhaled steroids • common disease • asthma action plan
Treating Croup in an Infant Recognizing the virus is not difficult. Your baby will wake you and everyone else in the house with a loud, hoarse cough which resembles the barking of a sea lion. hospital treatment for croup • home care for croup • croup symptoms • bad cough in infant • infant illnesses
FDA Officials Question Safety of Asthma Medicine The FDA is questioning the safety of diskus medications prescribed to control symptoms of asthma, including Advair, Symbicort, Serevent and Floradil. asthma medication • advair diskus • serevent glaxo smith kline • foradil schering plough • symbicort astra zeneca
Two New Asthma Meds Approved Two new medications in the fight against respiratory disease have been approved by the FDA and are now making their way to your pharmacy shelves. copd • pulmonary disease • respiratory disease • emphysema • asthma
Current Allergy News Information and links about some current allergy studies and product recalls. asthma • allergy • allergies • sinusitis • recall
Winterize Yourself - Dealing with Cold Weather Sensibly We winterize our cars when the temperature drops, but do we winterize ourselves to protect us against these extremes. Here are some suggestions to make winter more bearable. copd • asthma • bronchitis • emphysema • health
Dangerous Misconceptions! asthma, runners, and dangerous misconceptions. asthma • dangerous misconceptions • running • marathon
Help from immuno therapy How immuno therapy can make a difference in treating asthma. immuno therapy • allergy shots • allergy • asthma • allergens
Eucalyptus Habitat of the Australian Koala bear and the main ingredient of cough remedies. eucalyptus • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy • alternative healing
The Alexander Technique and Me - One Student's Experience
How lessons in the Alexander Technique helped an accident victim with her recovery and with her fybromalgia. alexander technique • fybromaligia • the alexander technique • trauma • recovery
Asthmatic Bronchitis - Part One What happens when Asthmatic Bronchitis strikes? This personal experience story will describe the progression of the condition and how to help reduce its effects. copd • asthma • bronchitis • emphysema • symptoms
I Have Returned A message on my return to the site, and information on the affects of an acute illness on the underlying chronic respiratory condition of an individual. copd • lung disease • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • breathing • respiratory system
Allergies and Asthma in the Aging Allergies in the older person were once thought to wane with age; however recent studies have shown that some symptoms can become worse. allergies • allergies in aging • allergic reactions • asthma in aging • allergy triggers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a respiratory system illness that can be very severe. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • copd • spirometry • anticholinergics • corticosteroids
First Aid Kits Bring along the appropriate sized first aid kit, whether it is for personal use, medium sized, or a large expedition kit. first aid kit • first aid kits • backpacking first aid kits • hiking first aid kits • first aid kits for backpacking trips
Food Allergy Hidden Dangers Reading labels is essential for people with food allergies. Be aware of the many food allergens hidden in non-food products. Read every label. hidden allergens • food allergens hidden in non-food products • read labels • hidden ingredients • dairy allergy |
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