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Salbutamol, also known as albuterol and sold under the brand name Ventolin among others, [1] is a medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. [8] It is a short-acting β 2 adrenergic receptor agonist that causes relaxation of airway smooth muscle. [8]
IRV: Inspiratory reserve volume: the maximal volume that can be inhaled from the end-inspiratory level: IC: Inspiratory capacity: the sum of IRV and TV: IVC: Inspiratory vital capacity: the maximum volume of air inhaled from the point of maximum expiration: VC: Vital capacity: the volume of air breathed out after the deepest inhalation. V T
An inhaler (puffer, asthma pump or allergy spray) is a medical device used for delivering medicines into the lungs through the work of a person's breathing. This allows medicines to be delivered to and absorbed in the lungs, which provides the ability for targeted medical treatment to this specific region of the body, as well as a reduction in the side effects of oral medications.
The world is saying goodbye to Norbert, the therapy dog.. On Monday, Jan. 27, his human mom, Julie Steines, shared in an update on Instagram that the internet-famous pup peacefully died the night ...
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Formulations of delayed-release budesonide are an effective treatment for mild-to-moderately active Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon. [25] A Cochrane review found evidence for up to three months (but not longer) of maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease, concluding that budesonide is not effective for maintenance of remission in CD.
Rapper Irv Da Phenom has been a comic book fan since he was a child. He spoke with The Star about what it means to have his song featured in the trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Alcohol inhalation is a method of administering alcohol directly into the respiratory system, with aid of a vaporizing or nebulizing device or bag. It is chiefly applied for recreational use, when it is also referred to as alcohol smoking, but it has medical applications for testing on laboratory rats, and treatment of pulmonary edema and viral pneumonia.