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Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines On this … You may have several reasons why you find it hard to take your medicines. But figuring out how to handle these challenges can help you take good care of yourself. Here are some challenges and possible solutions. …
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Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone On this page: Overview Related … Overview An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms, your peak flow , or both. It tells you what … Information Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma: Taking …
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Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone On this page: Overview … Overview An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms or your peak flow , or both. It tells you what … Feeling short of breath and having chest tightness. (Children may express chest tightness as a stomach ache.) In …
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Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment On this page: … Overview Diagnosis and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You might have another medical condition that masks your asthma. Or you may be more likely to have side effects …
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… Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine … general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk … these medicines. Why are inhaled quick-relief medicines for asthma used? Inhaled quick-relief medicines are used to help …
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Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: … you overuse quick-relief beta2-agonists, you may feel that your asthma is under control. But, in fact, inflammation in … are not well controlled. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Inhaled Quick-Relief …
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Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: … usually use a device that delivers the medicine directly to your lungs. Different types of delivery systems are … Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) This device is for adults and children. Doctors recommend using a spacer with an MDI. The …
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Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is On this page: … Overview It can be hard to know if your child is having a mild, moderate, or severe asthma attack . The following chart may help you. Talk with …
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Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best On this page: … or peak flow, is how much air you breathe out when you try your hardest. You measure peak flow with a peak flow meter , … their highest peak flow reading. You can find your or your child's personal best by taking peak flow readings over 2 to …