Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Acute asthma attacks are a frequent reason for emergency presentation in children and young people (CYP), and fatal asthma attacks can occur ...

Banham Zoo keepers spent three years getting 16-year-old Mahiri to use her inhaler confidently Banham Zoo/Facebook Banham Zoo's 16-year-old giraffe, Mahiri, is believed to be the first giraffe in the ...

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 ...

Giraffes, known for their towering necks and unique appearance, are not typically associated with medical devices like inhalers. However, a recent development at Banham Zoo in Norfolk, UK, is changing ...

A 16-year-old female giraffe in England has a new lease on life after learning how to use an inhaler treatment. Screengrab from BIAZA’s Facebook post Towering above the rest of the animal kingdom, ...

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It was the respiratory therapist (RT) in charge of smoking cessation who first showed me a peak inspiratory flow meter with known resistance (PIFr). Dry-powder inhalers require inspiratory force for ...

Did you get your inhaler prescription refilled? Do you have nasal spray? Do you need to get a Neti pot? When all else fails, are you prepared with Benedryl and a pillow? It's time to start preparing ...

Common side effects of Augmentin include diarrhea, nausea, and skin rash. These are usually mild and temporary. Serious side effects are rare but can include liver or kidney problems, intestinal ...