Have you ever struggled with chest congestion or a buildup of mucus in your chest? If so, you're not alone. Many people experience these uncomfortable symptoms, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as the common cold, allergies, asthma or COPD. The article below explores the role of mucus in chest congestion and discuss some ways to clear your airways.
The FRI deposition profiles highlighted significant differences between the VHCs on test, with intrathoracic delivery for the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* VHC system being almost double that of the other two VHC systems and being similar to the MDI alone with perfect coordination
As the seasons change and the weather gets warmer, people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may face new challenges in managing their symptoms. Springtime can bring increased pollen and air pollution levels, which can trigger flare-ups and exacerbations in people with these conditions. However, with some proactive steps, it is possible to manage asthma and COPD effectively during the spring.
The widely differing inspiratory flow profiles from Turbuhaler† DPI contributed to greater variability in delivered dose to the carina.
MDI delivery via the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* VHC resulted in significantly increased mass to the carinal region irrespective of inhalation maneuver as well as reduced oropharyngeal deposited mass which in vivo is likely to result in reduced throat irritation or thrush in the mouth and throat.
A systematic review of nebulizer use highlighted a few different potential mechanisms for fugitive emissions. Differences in nebulizer design had an impact in the amount and type of fugitive emissions emitted.
Through the choice of an appropriate nebulizer, the natural risk can be greatly reduced, and through selection of appropriate mitigation strategies, the risk can be almost eliminated.
A systematic review of nebulizer use highlighted a few different potential mechanisms for fugitive emissions. Differences in nebulizer design had an impact in the amount and type of fugitive emissions emitted.
Through the choice of an appropriate nebulizer, the natural risk can be greatly reduced, and through selection of appropriate mitigation strategies, the risk can be almost eliminated.
As the seasons change and the weather gets warmer, people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may face new challenges in managing their symptoms. Springtime can bring increased pollen and air pollution levels, which can trigger flare-ups and exacerbations in people with these conditions. However, with some proactive steps, it is possible to manage asthma and COPD effectively during the spring.
Medication delivery can vary significantly depending on the pMDI/spacer system which will have implications on the carbon footprint. In this case, the use of the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* spacer could potentially reduce the carbon footprint by up to five-fold compared to other spacers.
Various improvements have been made to the basic jet nebulizer design with the intent of delivering more medication to the distal airways while still providing aerosol within the respirable range of 3 – 5 μm.
Depending on the pMDI/spacer system chosen the delivery of medication can vary significantly and as a result will have implications on the potential carbon footprint.
In this case, the use of the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* VHC could potentially reduce the carbon footprint by three fold compared to the alternative spacers.
By maximizing the amount of each puff reaching the lungs the patient is likely to be able to get relief sooner and reduce the amount of puffs needed.
Asthma impacts different people in different ways. Most people are able to control their asthma with regular use of their controller medication and using their reliever medication when necessary. However, for many it can be difficult to recognize when their asthma is not controlled. When asthma is well-controlled, you will experience little to no asthma symptoms.
Asthma impacts different people in different ways. Most people are able to control their asthma with regular use of their controller medication and using their reliever medication when necessary. However, for many it can be difficult to recognize when their asthma is not controlled. When asthma is well-controlled, you will experience little to no asthma symptoms.
