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Albuterol Inhaler Effectiveness
Alternative Names
Metered-dose inhaler administration
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Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces:
- A mouthpiece
- A cap that goes over the mouthpiece
- A canister full of medication.
Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) seems simple, but many patients do not use it the right way. When you use your MDI the wrong way, less medicine gets to your lungs. This is why is is recommended that you use a spacer device, which connects to the mouthpiece. The...
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From Our Experts
Tips for Handling the Asthma Inhaler Changeover
The clock is winding down on the transition time to switch from CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers to HFA-propelled albuterol inhalers. The... Read more »
Two Months to the Asthma Inhaler Changeover: What You Need to Know Now
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What is an Inhaler?
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Proper Inhaler Use is Essential
Chances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these)... Read more »
Halfway To the Asthma Inhaler Changeover
We are more than half way to the asthma inhaler transition. On December 31, 2008, asthmatics' old tried and true CFC-based inhalers will... Read more »
From Our Sources
Albuterol inhaler may be useless to some patients
British researchers say that approximately one in ten children using an albuterol inhaler for daily asthma maintenance may not be helped by the... Read more »
Placebo Effect Rivals Inhaler Benefits for Asthmatics
A recent study into the placebo effect suggests that some asthma patients may feel an improvement in symptoms simply by being treated--even if the... Read more »
Asthma Medications: Albuterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation... Read more »
Advair Diskus Asthma Inhaler Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL INHALATION DISK - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all) Warning Rarely, serious (sometimes... Read more »
Clinical trial: Flovent versus new inhaler
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new combination inhaler with the drugs Flonase and Foradil. This national study is... Read more »
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