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Personal Steam Inhaler Nebulizer
Chelating agent poisoning; Mineral deposit remover poisoning
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having...
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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 »
Take Your Asthma on the Road with a Portable Nebulizer
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What is a Nebulizer?
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Proper Inhaler Use is Essential
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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 »
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31 Signs of Asthma Inhaler Overuse Comic
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Gift idea: A colorful inhaler cover
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Experts say millions are using inhaler incorrectly
Experts believe that up to 90 percent of asthma sufferers are using their inhalers incorrectly. And this incorrect use could mean patients aren't... Read more »
ProAir inhaler approved for young children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Teva Pharmaceutical's ProAir asthma inhaler for children as young as four years old. ProAir is an... Read more »
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 »
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