Maintenance vs. Rescue Inhalers: What is the Difference and Why It Matters for Asthma and COPD?

Using the Right Inhaler Can Help You Breathe Better and Prevent Serious Flare-Ups If you have asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have been prescribed one or more inhalers. Many patients know the color of their inhaler but are unsure what it does. Others reach for the same inhaler every time they feel…

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Common Misconceptions About Mechanical Ventilation: What Every Patient and Family Should Know

Few medical treatments create as much anxiety as mechanical ventilation, commonly known as being “on a ventilator.” When doctors mention the possibility of mechanical ventilation, patients and families often become frightened. Many believe that being placed on a ventilator means there is no hope of recovery, while others worry that once a person goes on…

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