Life gets so busy, it’s easy to forget about medication. Especially when you or your child aren’t showing any symptoms. Here are 3 tips for remembering nebulizer treatments no matter how crazy life gets.
Asthma triggers vary from person to person, but some are more common than others. Here are four of the most common triggers and what you can do to avoid them.
The Acapella Valve is a unique handheld device that keeps your lungs clear of mucus so you can breathe easy. It combines the benefits of positive expiratory pressure or PEP therapy with airway vibrations.
Both nebulizers and inhalers give you medicine, but through different delivery methods. An inhaler sprays a quick burst of medicine. A nebulizer creates a mist that is breathed in through a face mask or mouth piece. Both devices have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Most nebulizer treatments are predominantly inhaled through the mouth using a mouthpiece or mask. Another way to administer the treatment exists, however, using a nasal adapter to direct the aerosol into the upper airways. While use is not typical, intranasal delivery of nebulized medication has shown higher success rates when used to treat nasal allergies and rhino sinusitis (congestion, postnasal drip, pressure and pain on face and forehead).
In the Atlanta metropolitan area, a study was conducted to determine an association between asthma and thunderstorms. The conductors of the study used information gathered from 41 hospitals in a 20 county area for the length of 10 years to concluded that asthma attacks increased by 3% on days following thunderstorms.
According to a new study published in the journal, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, chili peppers have a positive effect in alleviating symptoms such as nasal congestion, sinus pain, and sinus pressure. Scientists studied capsicum annum, the part of the chili pepper that produces the spicy sensation.
Unclean indoor air carries with it all sorts of asthma/allergy triggers such as dust mites (and their droppings), dead skin cells, fumes, mold, etc. that can be harmful to breathe in. Indoor air is important to keep fresh as most Americans spend around 90% of their time inside, especially during the winter months. By following these simple dos and don'ts, you'll be well on your way to healthier indoor breathing.
Controlling asthma in your home can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be with these helpful products! Asthma control products are designed to make living with your condition easier by controlling asthma triggers in the home.
A nationwide study conducted in the U.S. found that a strong association exists between the levels of endotoxins in the home and the prevalence of bothersome respiratory symptoms such as asthma.
Nasal congestion restricts your breathing and is very uncomfortable. It is often caused by inflammation and constriction of your airways, lessening the amount of air that's able to pass. Allergens, colds, or worsening asthma symptoms can bring about nasal congestion. Fighting this congestion without a prescription is different for both children (especially babies) and adults.
