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… Inhalant Use On this page: Overview Overview Inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapours that, … result in mind-altering effects. The term inhalant is used because these substances are rarely, if ever, used by …
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… inhaler gives a measured amount of medicine each time you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. A spacer is a chamber that … more important when using corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler Getting started To get started: Talk with …
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… you need to add the medicine to the inhaler each time you use it. Some come with a supply of medicine already in them. … you'll need to "load" each dose of medicine each time you use it. How you load a dose depends on the type of inhaler you have. How to use the inhaler There are a few things to know before you …
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… the same "hit" of nicotine as with smoking. Do not begin to use an inhaler until you have stopped smoking. Here's how to use a nicotine inhaler. Read the directions. Read and follow … inhaler and pierce the cartridge to release the nicotine. Use the inhaler when you crave a cigarette. When you feel …
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… list of these medicines. Why are inhaled corticosteroids used? Inhaled corticosteroids are used to help: You breathe better. Prevent and improve your … Reduce asthma attacks. These medicines are commonly used to treat asthma. They work well and are considered very …
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… up the problem. Inhaling a substance into your lungs can cause a lung inflammation and infection ( aspiration pneumonia … . The choking rescue procedure (Heimlich manoeuvre) is used to clear a blockage in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest thrusts are used in babies younger than 1 year. Has signs of a partially …
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… Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Actionset … has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that fits over the mouth and nose can make the inhaler easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get the right …
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… this page: Overview Overview When you use inhaled asthma medicine, you usually use a device that delivers the medicine directly to your … inhaler alone. And for many people, a spacer is easier to use than an MDI alone. Using a spacer with an inhaled …
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… Why are inhaled quick-relief medicines for asthma used? Inhaled quick-relief medicines are used to help you breathe during an asthma attack. They may also be used before exercise to prevent asthma symptoms. And they …
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… Substance use Last updated August 28, 2024 Overview The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes … tobacco or cigarettes, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and solvents. Substance use can be viewed on a …
