Springtime and Summer Tips for Controlling Asthma The spring and summer months may mean warmer temps, summer fun and more time spent outdoors. Although the sunshine may be welcome, spring and summer may also mean an increase in wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath for people who have asthma. ...

What Medications are Used in a Nebulizer? If you or a family member has a lung disease, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma, you might be prescribed breathing treatments. Breathing treatments via a nebulizer are often given in a hospital setting to help ease symptoms of lung disease. The...

CPAP Questions and Answers If you have been told you have sleep apnea, your doctor may have recommended CPAP. Although using a CPAP may be an adjustment, it can significantly improve your quality of sleep. If using CPAP is new for you, you may have several questions. Consider some of...

COPD is a progressive lung disease that can cause the airways to lose their elasticity. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue and wheezing. Increased mucus production and frequent lung infections are also common. Currently, there is no cure for COPD, but there are ways to manage the condition and...

Did you know that one of every 10 children in the U.S. suffer from asthma? Children start showing signs of asthma typically at the age of five but some as young as two years old can suffer from the condition. For some parents, the routine of administering nebulizer treatments to...

A saline water solution or purified water can be used in your nebulizer instead of medicine. If you’re travelling and forgot your medication and you really just need a quick session with your nebulizer, water mist has the healing properties to calm the nasal passage and enter the lungs. It...