Tick...tick...tick...Do you hear it? That's the sound of the clock ticking down to December 31, 2008 - the day some of the inhaled breathing medicines you've grown to know and love will no longer be available. Now, before you get too worked up (and who wouldn't be?), let's find out what's going on and learn what you can do to keep on breathing easy.
What's this all about?
When you use an inhaled aerosol medication, you are breathing in not only the helpful medicine, but a propellant that...
An Overview In accordance with an international agreement to reduce ozone-depleting propellants, manufacturers of many inhalers have... Read more »
Last month, Californians suffered wildfire tragedies that led to the evacuation of nearly a million people. The fires took lives and... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick relief medications - both over-the-counter (OTC) and... Read more »
One of the things I noticed in the comments in the inhaler changeover post is that many of you are using your rescue inhalers often, daily... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Inhalation (or respiratory) anthrax is an infectious disease brought on by breathing in the spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.Alternative... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructed airway; Blocked airwayFirst AidFOR INHALED OBJECTAny child who may have inhaled an object should be seen by a doctor. Children with... Read more »
Cluster headaches are so painful that they've been called "suicide headaches." At this time, the only treatment that's FDA approved for the acute... Read more »
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult.... Read more »
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