Continuing our series, Dr Andrew Whittamore debunks some common myths about asthma – and explains some less well-known facts ...

Aim: (1) To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of treatment using nebulizers vs pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with or without a spacer/holding chamber vs dry powder inhalers (DPIs ...

All HFA inhalers require a spacer (a valved holding chamber) to appropriately use the medication. Spacers attach to the end of the HFA inhaler and act as a one-way valve, holding the medication within ...

treated with salbutamol via a metered dose inhaler with a spacer (MDIS) versus nebulisation. Database searches were conducted using Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE and Google Scholar. Six papers met our ...

AIM To assess the efficacy of budesonide given by means of a metered dose inhaler, spacer, and face mask in reducing the incidence of coughing and wheezing episodes up to 12 months after acute viral ...

Methodology Across primary and secondary care, the inhaler technique of 587 adult inhaler users (females 58.4%) was observed (pMDI n=50, pMDI plus spacer n=57, Autohaler n=50, Easi-Breathe n=43, ...

Oral thrush: learn more—how can you prevent oral thrush?. National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus. How to use an inhaler - with spacer. National Institutes of Health Office of AIDS Research.

Asthma is a chronic condition which leads to the airways to constrict and makes breathing difficult. Asthma has no cure, although medication can help manage symptoms. Asthma can be diagnosed and ...

What Are DIY Herbal Inhalers? A DIY herbal inhaler is a small, portable device filled with essential oils or dried herbs that release soothing aromas when inhaled. These inhalers are designed to ...