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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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… spirometry test results. An exercise or inhalation challenge may be used if the … after exercise or after using a medicine. An inhalation challenge also may be done using a … spirometry test results. An exercise or inhalation challenge may be used if the …
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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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… out when you try your hardest. An exercise or inhalation challenge. This test measures how … spirometry test results. An exercise or inhalation challenge may be used if the … after exercise or after using a medicine. An inhalation challenge also may be done using a …
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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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Overview What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. COPD is …
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… placed in the mouth or held to the face for inhalation. Aerosols can be sprayed directly … placed in the mouth or held to the face for inhalation. Aerosols can be sprayed directly …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help stop problems before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. …
