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May 14, 2008 -
If you have asthma and you use an inhaler like Albuterol, then I have some bad news for you, but some good news for Mother Earth. In case you didn't know this, most inhalers right now use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to propel the medicine into user's lungs. CFCs (like those used in many aerosol hairsprays and deodorants) are bad for the environment because they deplete the ozone layer.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Insulin Human Inhaled
Treats diabetes mellitus. This type of insulin starts working faster than regular insulin. The manufacturer stopped marketing this medicine in October 2007.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Causes a person to be unconscious (sleep) before and during a surgery. Can be used by itself or with other anesthetics.
Brand Name(s)
Suprane, Forane, Sojourn, Ultane Novation, Ultane, Ethrane, Compound 347, Terrell
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Cromolyn (KROE-moe-lin)
Prevents asthma attacks.
Brand Name(s)
Intal Inhaler, Intal
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cromolyn.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Racepinephrine (race-ep-i-NEF-rin)
Treats asthma and other breathing problems.
Brand Name(s)
S-2 Inhalant
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to recepinephrine.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
Considered the most travel saturated holiday in the US, many of us will be taking to the road or to the skies to see our family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you're flying try these stretches to keep yourself sane on the plane. And if you're driving I have a few moves to keep your body awake and make good use of your time stuck in traffic.
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Nov 19, 2009 -
Hi Fit,
I recently started running outdoors and am really enjoying it. It's started to cool off, and breathing in the cold air really burns my throat and lungs when I jog. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this?
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Overview
- Metered dose inhaler use - part one
- Metered dose inhaler use - part two
- Metered dose inhaler use - part three
- Metered dose inhaler use - part four
- Metered dose inhaler use - part five
- Metered dose inhaler use - part six
- Metered dose inhaler use - part seven
- Metered dose inhaler use - part eight
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Metered dose inhaler use - part one
A metered dose inhaler (MDI) delivers a specific amount of medicine in aerosol form. This makes it possible to inhale the medication, instead of taking it in pill form.
MDI's are commonly used to treat asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Inhaler medication administration
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Metered-dose inhaler administration
Information
Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces:
- A mouthpiece
- A cap that goes over the mouthpiece
- A canister full of medication.
Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) seems simple, but many patients do not use it the right way. When you use your MDI the wrong way, less medicine gets to your lungs. This is why is is recommended that you use a spacer device, which connects to the mouthpiece.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Inhalation Anthrax
Bacteria
Respiratory system
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Inhalation or respiratory anthrax is an infectious disease caused by breathing in the spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.
Alternative Names
Anthrax - inhalation
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans can get sick from anthrax, too. Historically, the main risk factor for getting anthrax was some type of contact with contaminated animal hides, hair, bone products, and wool.
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