To reach the lungs, medicine from an inhaler must navigate the narrow passage of the throat, as seen in his aluminum model, without sticking to the moist sides of the passage. Tens of millions of ...

Nearly six-and-a-half million children in the United States suffer from asthma. Most use an inhaler to help keep their airways open. But experts say most children make mistakes when using an inhaler.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people manage their asthma with an inhaler — but they may not be using it correctly. Studies show that nearly 90% of patients with an inhaler make at least one ...

(Reuters Health) – Less than one in five people who need to use asthma inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors know how to use them properly, a small U.S. study suggests People with severe allergies or ...

(BPT) - Fifteen million people in the United States have been told by a healthcare provider that they have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and more than 50 percent of these patients ...

Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing attacks -- navigating life with uncontrolled or poorly managed asthma can make walks in the park, well, no walk in the park. The chronic lung disease, which ...

It's pretty impressive for a 1-year-old to know how to use an inhaler — and even more extraordinary when that 1-year-old is a sea otter. Mishka's trainer, Sara Perry, used food to teach the otter to ...

The number of Americans diagnosed with asthma is increasing, but the reason remains a mystery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Asthma is a lifelong disease that is ...

Albuterol is a common rescue medication that people with COPD can use as an inhaler or nebulizer. Side effects are usually mild, but rare and serious cardiac side effects can occur. Albuterol is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 16 or less, which implies dementia, predicted errors in using inhalers.

Banham Zoo's 16-year-old giraffe, Mahiri, is believed to be the first giraffe in the U.K. to use an inhaler The treatments help ease long-term nasal issues, reducing Mahiri's need for steroids The zoo ...

The resulting iron buildup after decades can cause damage to many tissues, including the heart. This can increase the rate of ...