As many as 334 million people worldwide may be affected by asthma, according to the Global Asthma Network, but it’s still a condition that’s often misunderstood. Here we separate fact from fiction by debunking some of the most common asthma myths. Exercise is just as important for asthmatics as it...
Asthma medications may be given in inhaled, oral or injection forms. Inhaled therapy is considered the essential component to treating asthma. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines considers the ability to deliver drugs directly to airways as a major advantage of inhaled treatment. Nebulizer is one of the...
Asthma exacerbations are commonly triggered by exposure to allergens and irritants within the home. In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, reducing asthma triggers in children through home interventions were reported to reduce the number of days with asthma symptoms, the number of school days...
Stuffy nose or nasal congestion happens when the tissues inside the nose swell or produce mucus. If your baby has a stuffy nose they may breathe through their mouth, which can make it harder for them to feed. Usually, nasal congestion goes away on its own within a week....
Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that requires intervention for short-term relief and long-term control. There are a variety of medicines available to treat asthma. It’s very important for people suffering from asthma to be informed about the different medications to control their disease. Your asthma...
Early warning signs of an asthma attack are changes that happen before or at the very beginning of an asthma attack. It is a way your body is trying to let you know that you are about to have an asthma attack. Early warning signs vary amongst individuals. To...
Asthma has remained as one of the leading health problems in children worldwide. Having children with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma places a great pressure on the family, as it can cause a drastic change in the daily life and activities of the whole family, especially for parents...
A nebulizer is a medical device that is used by patients with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and more. The anatomy of the airways caused particles to be filtered out before they reach the lungs, but small particles between 1 and 7 µm in diameter will reach...
A nebulizer is a device that utilizes oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power to convert liquid medication into aerosol droplets suitable for inhalation. Nebulizer helps in the delivery of a therapeutic dose of aerosol particles directly to the lungs. It is used for emergency and home treatment of many...
Lungs are the most vital part of our respiratory system. As we live and breathe, most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the lungs – an amazing mechanism that supports this very basic function. But did you know that, according to the latest statistics available...
Chronic lung diseases are one of the death-causing conditions that you should seriously take into consideration, especially if you have older toddlers. Most toddlers have respiratory conditions mainly because their immune system is not fully developed and infection can easily get through their body. Thus it is essential to...
An individual should always prioritize their respiratory health. It is one of the major systems in our body that keeps us alive and living. But sometimes, people take it for granted that leads to different chronic lung diseases that they have to suffer for the rest of their lives....
OMRON nebulizers have been carefully designed to ensure effective delivery of your asthma medication. However, it is also very important to know how to care for your asthma nebulizer, as this will help you manage your nebulizer medications more effectively. In order to care for your asthma nebulizer properly, it’s...
Don’t know how to differentiate between asthma nebulizers and inhalers? Unsure of what helps you breathe easy? Read these handy FAQs to find out all you need to know on asthma nebulizers and inhalers. You should begin by discussing your condition with your healthcare professional. Find out what medication you...
If your child has asthma, the good news is that it can likely be managed with proper use of medication. And even better, the symptoms often ease as kids get older and the airways grow larger (though it’s unlikely ever to disappear completely). In order to make sure your child...
To learn what to do during an asthma attack, you first need to understand what one is. An asthma attack is a sudden tightening of muscles around the airways, accompanied by the lining of the airways becoming swollen, and thicker than usual mucus being produced. These combine to cause...