Knowing how to use an asthma inhaler correctly is essential because the medicine must travel through the device and reach the airways to work as intended. The correct technique depends on the inhaler type. A pressurized metered-dose inhaler usually requires a slow, deep breath coordinated with pressing the canister, while most dry-powder inhalers require a …
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A pulmonary function test, or PFT, is a breathing assessment used to measure how well the lungs and airways are working. Depending on the test ordered, it can measure how much air a person can move, how quickly they can exhale, how much air the lungs can hold and how effectively gases pass from the …
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COPD treatment in Kathmandu should begin with confirmation of the diagnosis, an assessment of breathing symptoms and previous flare-ups, and identification of exposures such as smoking, household smoke, air pollution or occupational dust. Management may include inhaled medicines, smoking cessation, vaccination, physical rehabilitation, inhaler education, oxygen assessment and urgent treatment when symptoms suddenly worsen. This …
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