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Asthma Medication Delivery Systems
By Cody Wells on December 19, 2009
Generally, inhalers work better when used together with holding chambers. If you have trouble coordinating the release of medication from your MDI with your breathing, use a chamber device. [...]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged asthma inhaler, breathing problem, holding chamber, inhaled steroids, metered dose, nebulizer | Leave a response
Asthma Proof Your Home
By Cody Wells on December 9, 2009
Allergens found in your home are among the most dangerous triggers for your asthma. Dogs, cats, dust mites and cockroaches are some of the worst offenders.
Surprisingly enough, it doesn’t even matter if you own any pets, or have ever seen cockroaches or dust mites scurrying about. (Be sure to read “Asthma Triggers – [...]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, animal dander, asthma episode, cockroach, dander, dust mites, pollution, public health, triggers | Leave a response
Asthma Attack Action Plan – Are you prepared?
By Cody Wells on December 15, 2009
You’re right in the middle of an acute asthma attack – do you know what to do? If not, you need to take action right now!
Talk to your doctor and your health care providers right away. Ask them to be clear about what actions they recommend you take and what they suggest [...]
Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, asthma action plan, asthma episode, breathing problem, peak flow meters, respiratory distress | Leave a response
