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Asthma Attack Symptoms
Today, a large number of people suffer from asthma.
It is a chronic respiratory disease, which can provoke an inflammation of the lungs airways.
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DPI Inhaler
DPI inhaler (dry-powder inhaler) is an inhaler, which is intended to deliver a drug in the form of dry powder to the lungs.
It is taken for the treatment of asthma and asthmatic conditions.
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HFA Inhaler
People suffering from asthma or COPD usually use HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) inhalers in order to relieve the disease symptoms.
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Spacer for Inhaler
Spacer is a metal or plastic canister that has a mouthpiece and an opening for an inhaler.
Nowadays there are various types of spacers, which are appropriate for various types of inhalers.
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How to Use an Inhaler
The purpose of a spacer is to keep the drug in the inhaler until you inhale it into the lungs.
Remember that a spacer should only be used with an individual puffer that is only suitable for your inhaler.
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Metered-Dose Inhaler
A metered dose inhaler (MDI) - a special device, used to pass a necessary number of a drug into the patient’s lungs during an inhalation.
It is produced as an aerosolized medication, used by the patients, suffering from asthma and the diseases, related to it.
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Ventolin vs Proair
Ventolin is one of the most frequently prescribed inhalers, which help to fight against asthma. The rescue inhaler is produced by a pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
The inhaler Proair HFA is produced by a pharmaceutical company Teva Respiratory.
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