根据第一段“More troublesome, people do not know when an attack will happen.( 更麻烦的是,人们不知道哮喘什么时候会发生。)”可知,随时可能发作是哮喘患者面临的严重问题。故选B。【小题2】细节理解题。根据第二段“The app not only tells doctors about the attack but also helps them figure out if...
Now, trainers are teaching Mishka how to use an inhaler -- one that's not designed for sea otters (after all, Mishka is the first one) but for cats, said Seattle Aquarium staff veterinarian Dr. Lesanna Lahner. [Image Gallery: Otter Pups Get a Checkup] "She's very smart, and she'...
Let’s take a closer look at some of the tests your doctor may use. (A caveat on pulmonary function tests: If you’re not experiencing asthma symptoms at the time when the test is done, the results may come back as normal. Still, lung function tests can add important pieces to the p...
Lint or trash can get caught in the opening of your inhaler, and you could shoot it into your lungs if you don't clear it out. Instead: Look inside the opening of the inhaler before each use. Put the cap over the mouthpiece when you're not using it to help keep stuff out. Breathe...
How to keep your child away from triggers When and how to use a peak flow meter What your child's peak numbers are for the Green, Yellow, and Red Zones Symptoms to watch for and how to treat them Names and doses of medicines, and when to use each medicine Emergency telephone numbers...
Inhaler An inhaler is an alternative to a nebulizer machine. An inhaler may be more difficult to use, particularly for children, because it requires coordination to deliver the medication to your lungs (rather than mouth). When an inhaler is used with a spacer, however, this awkwardness can ...
during intense physical activity. The patient has difficulty breathing, a strong cough. As much respiratory tract is narrowed after 5-20 minutes after the start of certain exercises. The treatment of this condition is that the patient will need to use inhalers to control the occurrence of such...
However, it can be used for up to 12 inhalations/day (for 3 days: budesonide, 1920 mg/day; formoterol 54 mg/day) temporarily. When more than 8 inhalations/day of budesonide/formoterol are needed, a physician should be consulted. # Soft mist inhaler of tiotropium. †† When asthma ...
Long-acting beta-agonists.These medications relax the muscle bands that surround your airways. You might hear them called bronchodilators. You’ll take these medications with an inhaler, even when you have no symptoms. They include: Formoterol (Perforomist) ...
Asthma medications can be administered via inhalers either with or without a spacer or nebulized solution. It is important to note that if an individual has proper technique with an inhaler, the amount of medication deposited in the lungs is no different than that when using a nebulized solution...