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DPIs are an alternative to the aerosol-based inhalers commonly called metered-dose inhaler (or MDI). The DPIs may require some procedure to allow a measured dose of powder to be ready for the patient to take. The medication is commonly held either in a capsule for manual loading or in a proprietary form inside the inhaler.
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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.
Common use involves rinsing the mouth with about 20–50 ml (0.7–1.7 US fl oz) of mouthwash. The wash is typically swished or gargled for about half a minute and then spat out. Most companies suggest not drinking water immediately after using mouthwash. In some brands, the expectorate is stained, so that one can see the bacteria and debris.
“The primary advantage to using mouthwash is [for] halitosis—a.k.a. bad breath compensation—but the bigger issue is that most of the times mouthwashes are acidic and therefore are not good ...
Children, for instance, should not use an alcohol-containing mouthwash. "The alcohol content can be unsafe if they are accidentally swallowing large amounts," Sahota explains.
Proper use of a spacer can make an inhaler more effective in delivering medicine. [9] Spacers can be especially helpful to adults and children who find a regular metered dose inhaler hard to use. People who use corticosteroid inhalers should use a spacer to prevent getting the medicine in their mouth, where oral yeast infections and dysphonia ...
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