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The goal of treatment is to avoid the substances that trigger your symptoms and to control airway inflammation. You and your doctor should work together as a team to develop and carry out a plan for eliminating asthma triggers and monitoring sympt...
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There are many alternative treatments available for asthma that have shown promising results. One strong argument for these treatments is that they try to avoid the drugs that allopathic treatment(combating disease with remedies to produce effects...
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Emergency care in a hospital setting includes treating patients with bronchodilators and corticosteroids. Asthma attacks reach the life-threatening stage when the patient's airway continues to constrict—referred to as airflow obstructionR...
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Once asthma is diagnosed, a treatment plan should be initiated as quickly as possible to manage asthma symptoms.In most cases, asthma treatment is managed by the child's pediatrician. Referral to an asthma specialist should be considered if:.There...
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Patients should be periodically examined and have their lung function measured by spirometry to make sure that treatment goals are being met. These goals are to prevent troublesome symptoms, to maintain lung function as close to normal as possibl...
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Patients should be examined periodically and have their pulmonary function measured by spirometry to ensure that treatment goals are being maintained. The goal is to prevent troublesome symptoms, maintain lung function as close to normal as possi...
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The two main types of asthma medications are anti-inflammatory medications and bronchodilators. Anti-inflammatory medications decrease the inflammation and swelling of a child's airways, help decrease mucus production, and make the airways less s...
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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxemia(not enough oxygen in the blood).
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Home oxygen therapy can help improve the length and quality of life for a person with COPD.
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Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxia. Oxygen delivery systems are classified as stationary, portable, or ambulatory, and oxygen can be administered by mask, nasa...
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To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.
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To use oxygen at home safely, you will need to follow certain steps each each time you use your oxygen unit.
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Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
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Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
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Detailed information on hand-held nebulizer treatments A nebulizer is a type of inhaler that sprays a fine, liquid mist of medication. This is done through a mask, using oxygen or air under pressure, or an ultrasonic machine (often used by persons who cannot use a metered-dose inhaler, such as infants and young children, and persons with severe asthma). A mouthpiece is connected to a machine via plastic tubing to deliver the medication.
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