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In general, a mouthpiece may be more effective at delivering medication to the lungs, while a mask may be easier to use for young children or individuals who have difficulty holding the mouthpiece in their mouth. Your healthcare provider can help you determine which option is best for your specific needs and circumstances. And some…
A quiet nebulizer — is there such a thing? So I am need to use a nebulizer at least twice a day and some days 3 or even 4 times so my older nebulizer seemed REALLY NOISY. I bought a new one as a backup because I was so sick a couple of months ago…
So I have been pretty open about my asthma struggles and over the last month I have seen my internist who put me on Advair 250/50 and I actually felt quite a lot more energy after a couple of days. Last week I went to see my pulmonologist and he increased it to 500/50 —…
Should you use a spacer when you use your asthma inhaler? Well, this is obviously a question for your doctor but if you haven’t asked your doctor or they haven’t suggested one, you should for sure ask. For me and for a lot of people, this is a BIG YES YOU SHOULD. Spacers help you…