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… Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you …
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… Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Actionset Overview A … over the mouth and nose can make the inhaler easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get the right amount …
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… Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Actionset Overview A dry powder … already in them. For these, you'll need to "load" each dose of medicine each time you use it. How you load a dose … that you use for different medicines. If one of them is a metered-dose inhaler (which sprays out a mist of liquid …
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… Nicotine Inhaler On this page: Overview Overview … to not smoking, your doctor will tell you either to stop using the inhaler or to slowly reduce the dose. Inhalers are usually used for about 12 weeks, and then …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview … Overview People who have substance use disorder keep using alcohol or other substances even though it causes harm … directs, such as not taking enough medicine or skipping doses. Warning signs of substance use disorder Below are …
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… talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure you … check the information that came with the medicine you're using. If you have questions, talk to your pharmacist or … Always rinse your mouth after you use a corticosteroid inhaler. This can help you avoid thrush, a fungal infection …
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… most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in … (Heimlich manoeuvre) is used to clear a blockage in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest … problem as severe, moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a …
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… of devices and some things to think about for each type. Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) This device is for adults and children. Doctors recommend using a spacer with an MDI. The spacer is attached to the …
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… a medicine. A chest X-ray, to see if another disease is causing your symptoms. Allergy tests, if your doctor thinks … Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer Cause The …
