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Friday, August, 08, 2008

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Spacers and Holding Chambers: Inhaler Devices for Asthma Treament Part 2

Read Part I of this series here   Inhaler devices for asthma treatmentIn this second entry of this two part-series, I would like to review devices that help optimize delivery of inhaled medications to the lungs from metered dose inhalers (MDIs), including spacers/holding chambers, and some other newer features of inhalers to help patients... Read moreChevron

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Keeping Your Asthma in The Green and not the Red

Asthma action plans In this entry, I would like to discuss the role of ‘action plans' in the care of patients with asthma. Since asthma affects so many people, and is cared for by a range of providers, action plans are a way for patients and providers to be able to take the right steps in care when their asthma control... Read moreChevron

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Detecting Asthma Flares Before They Start

Newer measures of asthma control In this entry, I would like to discuss some exciting research on newer, non-invasive ways to assess asthma control in patients. While none of these techniques are being used in routine practice, their use is gaining momentum in the asthma research community and they may be integrated into routine care in the... Read moreChevron

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Inhaler Devices for Asthma Treament Part 1

  Inhaler devices for asthma treatment In this entry (part 1 of 2), I would like to review basic devices for delivering asthma medications. Proper administration of asthma medications for the best results can be helped not only by using proper technique, but also understanding a little background on how they work. I review the basics of... Read moreChevron

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