To reach the lungs, medicine from an inhaler must navigate the narrow passage of the throat, as seen in his aluminum model, without sticking to the moist sides of the passage. Tens of millions of ...

3M has announced a "smart inhaler" that not only connects wirelessly to a smartphone app but has a tiny screen that teaches patients how to use the device. The 3M Intelligent Control inhaler is the ...

Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people manage their asthma with an inhaler — but they may not be using it correctly. Studies show that nearly 90% of patients with an inhaler make at least one ...

Many of us have never been properly trained on how to do or use certain things we really should be good at. Putting on condoms and installing infant car seats are just two skills that come to mind; ...

It's pretty impressive for a 1-year-old to know how to use an inhaler — and even more extraordinary when that 1-year-old is a sea otter. Mishka's trainer, Sara Perry, used food to teach the otter to ...

Health professionals tasked with advising patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) how to use inhaler devices properly and what to do about unwanted effects will be aware ...

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma are often prescribed a metered-dose inhaler. It is important to know how to use an inhaler correctly to ensure that you get the proper amount of ...

The pros and cons to using a dry powder inhaler as treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Neil Minkoff, MD: Dr Drummond, we’ve talked a little bit about the differences. You brought some ...

Banham Zoo's 16-year-old giraffe, Mahiri, is believed to be the first giraffe in the U.K. to use an inhaler The treatments help ease long-term nasal issues, reducing Mahiri's need for steroids The zoo ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 16 or less, which implies dementia, predicted errors in using inhalers.

The Seattle Aquarium has diagnosed a sea otter with asthma, the first case for the animal the aquarium believes. Mishka the sea otter was first observed to be having trouble breathing in August when ...