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Nebulizer Equipment

Nebulizer Equipment

Operating nebulizer equipment does not require special skills, but adequate knowledge about a few things is important for proper handling of the device. The nebulizer equipment, or the nebulizer delivery system consists the following - - a nebulizer - it is a small plastic bowl with a screw-top lid
Effective Allergen Control Strategies

Effective Allergen Control Strategies

Considering the fact that most people spend at least half their day confined inside their homes, it is very important to have an allergen-free environment. Allergens are unhealthy for everyone and can be particularly harsh on those suffering from respiratory ailments like asthma or emphysema. Micros
Top 10 Worst Cities for Allergies

Top 10 Worst Cities for Allergies

Do you live in one of the worst places for seasonal allergies? See the list of the top 10 worst cities in the United States for allergy sufferers!
Winter Allergies

Winter Allergies

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of winter allergies, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Basic Facts About Asthma

Basic Facts About Asthma

Read it! I am stating some of the important facts about asthma.
Poor Diet May Affect Teen Asthma

Poor Diet May Affect Teen Asthma

Teens who skimp on fruit, veggies, and omega-3 fatty acids may be more likely to have asthma symptoms, experts write in Chest.
Dust Mite Allergies - Easy Tips For Relief

Dust Mite Allergies - Easy Tips For Relief

Allergy is a word which most individuals do not want to hear. The worst thing someone can hear from their Doctor is "It looks like you have developed an Allergy". If you want to learn how to solve this problem, read this enlightening article.
How to Prepare Child With Asthma for the Start of School

How to Prepare Child With Asthma for the Start of School

Before a child with asthma starts back to school, the parent needs to take some steps to make sure that the child stays safe during the school day. The child needs to know where his inhaler is being stored, and the school staff needs to know how to use the inhaler in case the child has an asthma fla
The Problem With Allergy Shots

The Problem With Allergy Shots

While allergy immunotherapy has proven to very effective for many people who suffer chronic allergy symptoms, many suffers still did not recieve treatment. Immunotherapy is usually tailored to the patient and unfortunately involves frequent shots over a 3-5 year period and many trips to the doctors
Minimize Home Allergens

Minimize Home Allergens

Though staying inside your home can help an allergic patient from the surroundings that trigger such allergy, it does not eradicate the symptoms completely. Small particles that are not visible to the naked eye such as dust mites and pet dander sometimes prompt allergy symptoms.
Skiing While Using a Pulse Oximeter to Measure Oxygen Levels at High Altitudes

Skiing While Using a Pulse Oximeter to Measure Oxygen Levels at High Altitudes

Skiing is one of the most popular and favorite hobbies of sport individuals in our culture. Because these individuals operate at very high altitudes it is very important to them that they constantly monitor their oxygen levels in order to ensure that they are getting enough oxygen.
Spring Allergies Strike Early This Year

Spring Allergies Strike Early This Year

Got a stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, or throbbing head? In February, those symptoms are usually caused by a cold or the flu, but this year, the culprit could be allergies.
Dust Mites, Allergies, and Asthma

Dust Mites, Allergies, and Asthma

Millions of Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. If symptoms persist or increase indoors the odds are dust mites are causing or enhancing the problem.
Define Morbidity for Childhood Asthma

Define Morbidity for Childhood Asthma

In the US, asthma is the most common long-term illness suffered by children and studies link specific factors to the morbidity of the condition.
What Are the Symptoms of Mild Cat Allergies?

What Are the Symptoms of Mild Cat Allergies?

Cat dander can cause allergies.cat face image by Viktor Korpan from Fotolia.comThe Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America claims that 10 million people in the United States suffer from cat allergies. Most are actually allergic to Fel d1, a protein in cats' saliva, feces and urine. ...
Understanding Treatment of Anaphylaxis

Understanding Treatment of Anaphylaxis

Get the basics on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis from the experts at WebMD.
Buy Advair Diskus Online

Buy Advair Diskus Online

Fluticasone comes as an aerosol to inhale by mouth. Fluticasone is usually inhaled twice a day. To help you remember to use fluticasone, use it around the same times every day. Follow the directions o
Cause, symptoms and treatment of mould allergy

Cause, symptoms and treatment of mould allergy

Mould (or mold) is a naturally occurring substance as it is an integral part of the outdoor environment and it plays a large role in the breakdown of leaves, wood, and other plant debris. When it grow
Rhinitis

Rhinitis

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of rhinitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Guide to Seasonal Allergies and Asthma

Guide to Seasonal Allergies and Asthma

Understanding seasonal allergies and asthma is a great advantage to everyone. It can be useful the same as the treatments prescribed by your doctor.