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… Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the structure between the nostrils that separates the nasal passages. It's made of cartilage and … the cartilage as a complication of previous nasal surgery, from cocaine use, excessive …
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Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the same medicine in a pill. An inhaler allows you to take less …
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Actionset Overview A dry powder inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the same medicine in a pill. An inhaler lets you take less medicine than …
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Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a regular spacer 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 …
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Overview A nicotine inhaler looks like a cigarette. It has a cartridge that contains nicotine. You inhale, and nicotine vapour is absorbed into your mouth and throat area. You don't absorb the …
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… when the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken … nose. Swelling or a bump on the thin wall (nasal septum) between the nostrils of the nose (nasal septal hematoma). A hole in the nasal …
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… time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your … (saline lavage or irrigation) help keep the nasal passages open by washing out thick or …
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… or asthma. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and wheezing at a young age. Early … infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that causes a lower respiratory infection … infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia), …
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… plan, and nutritional therapies. Regular visits with the team involved in your child's care are important. Lab tests can help the doctor know how serious … and new treatments. The best treatment available is often found at cystic fibrosis care …
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… of coughing or having a hard time breathing. Quickly get tired during exercise. Your … people take controller medicine—usually an inhaled corticosteroid—every day. Taking it … that can cause your attacks. You use quick-relief medicine, such as salbutamol, during an …
