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Which Countries Still Use CFC Inhalers?
In 1987, many countries signed the Montreal Protocol. This was an international agreement that attempted to ban and/or limit the production of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are industrial compounds...
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Nebulizer Mouthpiece Styles
Nebulizers are most often used by children and elderly people who can't hold their breath long enough for an inhaler to be effective. A nebulizer turns liquid medication into a mist form for easy...
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How to Relieve Strained Breathing
Breathing is one of the biological processes that is indispensable to life. While most people remain unconscious of the constant intake and exhalation of oxygen, the cessation of breath for as little...
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How to Make a High-Volume Nebulizer
Children and elderly patients who must use albuterols or other bronchodilators sometimes have trouble using standard metered-dose inhalers. The strong aerosol stream can be overpowering and trigger the...
View ArticleHow to Handle an Asthma Attack Without an Inhalor
Asthma attacks can be triggered by either respiratory illness or external factors like cigarette smoke. While some coping strategies may help during an acute asthma attack, there is no substitute for...
View ArticleHow to Use a Breathing Machine
Breathing machines can be life savers if used correctly. When the patient doesn't use the machine correctly, she will not receive the full benefit. The major types of at-home breathing machines are...
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Feather Pillows and Asthma
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, irritants and allergens such as dust and dust mites can accumulate in fabrics, including pillows and bedding, a risk factor that makes the...
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What Is Sports Asthma?
Sports Asthma, also called exercise-induced asthma, is a type of asthma flare-up which occurs as a result of exercising. According to Adult and Pediatric Allergy of Northern Virginia, approximately 80...
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Why Would Singulair Cause Insomnia?
Singulair, montelukast, is a drug used for the prevention of asthma attacks, treatment of bronchoconstriction caused by exercise and to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Inflammation in the...
View ArticleWhat Is Perihilar Scarring of the Lungs?
Lung scarring can be a highly dangerous condition and is usually caused by inhaling dangerous chemicals or by infections. Lung scarring is generally defined by which area of the lung is injured, with...
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Ventolin Hfa Vs. Proair Hfa
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, an estimated 34.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma. Most asthmatics have a rescue inhaler that they use either as...
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A Salt Lamp for Asthma
A salt lamp is basically a chunk of salt that has been hallowed out to accommodate a small light bulb. Salt lamps are made from salt mined from several sources, including the Himalayas, central Europe...
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Chihuahuas & Children With Asthma
There are many triggers that precede an asthma attack, and animal hair and dander are high on the list. However, there is speculation that certain breeds of dogs, such as the Chihuahua, may actually...
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About Breathing in Humid Weather
According to the University of Maryland, there are no standards to assess difficulty of breathing. Likewise, it is difficult to study the effects of humidity and heat on breathing problems because each...
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What Are the Functions of Leukotrienes?
Leukotrienes belong to a group of biochemicals responsible for causing the hypersensitivity associated with allergies and asthma. Leukotrienes signal the immune system that a response is needed and are...
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What Is the Difference Between Albuterol & Proventil?
Albuterol is a medication for asthma and conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to PubMed Health. Proventil serves the exact same purpose and is, in fact, a brand...
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Negative Ionizers & Asthma
A primary trigger for asthma attacks is allergies caused by airborne irritants and allergens. Airborne irritants and allergens are very small particles, carried through the air. The particles get into...
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Types of Nebulizers for Adults
Nebulizers are devices that are used to treat asthma and chronic lung conditions. They change liquid medication into a mist so that the medication can be easily absorbed into the lungs. Nebulizers are...
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What Are the Functional Groups in Salbutamol?
Salbutamol is a widely used asthma medication sold under numerous trade names, including Ventolin and Proventil. It is a bronchodilator, meaning that it acts on specific cells in the airway to widen...
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How to Read an Airlife Asthma Check Peak Flow Meter
Peak flow meters measure peak expiratory flow of air from an asthmatic's lungs. According to Web MD, peak flow meters can be used in the short term to diagnose oncoming asthma symptoms, as well as long...
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