Ancient Egyptians inhaled fumes of herbs heated on bricks. In the 19th century cigarettes were used. Finally, after about a hundred years of experimenting, the first mass produced nebulizer was invented in 1969. The nebulizer has since become a lifesaver for many asthmatics.
The concept here is quite simple: inhaled asthma medicines go directly to the lungs and may instantly relieve asthma symptoms.
Ancient techniques did this, but they were slow and inefficient. The modern nebulizer...
Many people with asthma have a nebulizer as part of their treatment plan. A nebulizer is a machine that takes a liquid asthma medication... Read more »
"Did you hear about that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to have a heart attack or... Read more »
People who have COPD often have a device or two that help with their breathing. My mom has four: Her oxygen concentrator Her liquid oxygen... Read more »
Let's face it... most of us hate the idea of putting medicine, a man-made chemical substance, into our bodies. Plus the fact that medicine... Read more »
This is not a diet blog. Diets don't work. As I point out in the Younger Next Year books: "the message from thousands of studies, over... Read more »
Researchers say that the COPD drug Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) may raise the risk of heart attack and heart failure, while a separate study of the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Childhood Asthma
Goals of Treatment of Childhood AsthmaThe major goal of asthma management is to maintain normal life with normal lung function. This can be... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists serve as bronchodilators,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesCauses of Primary Open-Angle GlaucomaThe exact cause of primary open-angle glaucoma is unknown. A number of conditions, alone or in... Read more »
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