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Nebulizer Treatments Asthma
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General Approach for Treating and Managing Asthma
While medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of asthma involves much more:
- Identifying and avoiding allergens and other asthma triggers
- Following appropriate drug treatments
- Home monitoring performed by either patient or family
- Good communication between doctor and patient
- Needed psychosocial support
- Treatment of asthma in all environments (school, work, exercise)
The severity of asthma is...
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Take Your Asthma on the Road with a Portable 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 »
What is a Nebulizer?
Ancient Egyptians inhaled fumes of herbs heated on bricks. In the 19th century cigarettes were used. Finally, after about a hundred years... Read more »
Nebulizer or inhaler: Which one works best for your child?
So you have an asthmatic child at home. Chances are you also have quick-relief medicine, sometimes called "rescue inhalers" to give to... Read more »
Asthma Research Update: Some of the Latest Studies About Asthma &...
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
From Our Sources
Improper nebulizer use may lead to asthma complications
The improper use of home nebulizers may lead to serious asthma complications or death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Michigan State University... Read more »
Adult Asthmatics Dismissing their Asthma Symptoms: Doubting Th...
Read the full text of The Doubting Thomas Asthmatic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapist Cave, Rick... Read more »
Asthma Treatment
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 »
Asthma
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention In some cases, asthma episodes can be prevented by avoiding or minimizing exposure to triggers. These include environmental triggers such... Read more »
Treatment Options for Childhood Asthma
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 »
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