Danielle Chase

💡TL;DR: Yes—prescribed nebulizer treatments are generally safe in pregnancy because the medicine works mostly in your lungs. Common options like albuterol (rescue) and budesonide (controller) have strong safety data and are widely used; a treatment usually takes 5–10 minutes. The bigger risk is uncontrolled asthma, which is

💡TL;DR: A nebulizer turns liquid medicine into a mist you inhale deep into your lungs; in pneumonia it can open narrowed airways and loosen mucus so you breathe easier, but it does not cure the infection. Typical treatments take about 5–10 minutes and provide relief for a few

💡TL;DR: Most COPD rescue nebulizer medicines are used every 4–6 hours as needed, typically up to about 3–4 treatments in 24 hours. Maintenance nebulizers, if prescribed, are usually scheduled 1–2 times daily. If you need treatments more often than your label or closer than 4 hours,

💡TL;DR: Nebulizers and inhalers deliver the same medicines; when an inhaler is used correctly (often with a spacer), it works just as well as a nebulizer. A nebulizer session typically takes 5–10 minutes of normal breathing and is often easier for young children or anyone struggling with inhaler

💡TL;DR: In a flare: albuterol + ipratropium via nebulizer is a go-to combo for rapid, broader airway opening. For maintenance: a LABA or once-daily LAMA by nebulizer helps keep symptoms controlled (about 12-hour vs about 24-hour effect). Nebulizers can be easier than inhalers if technique is hard, but each treatment

Yes. CVS Pharmacy sells nebulizer machines in many stores and online. You can usually buy the device over the counter without a prescription. A nebulizer is a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist you breathe in. Doctors may use them for asthma, COPD, and other breathing

What’s the Difference Between Reactive Airway Disease and Asthma? Hearing a doctor mention reactive airway disease when you expected to hear asthma can be confusing, especially when it’s about your child or someone you love. Both terms relate to breathing problems, wheezing, and coughing, but they’re not

Yes, you can. And thousands of people do. Imagine waking up from surgery and knowing one of your lungs is gone. It’s a scary thought. But here’s the part that surprises most people: your body can adjust. One healthy lung can supply enough oxygen to live, walk, work,

Most COPD flare-ups last somewhere between 7 and 14 days. Some pass in a few days, while others can drag on for weeks. Living with COPD means learning how to manage the ups and downs, and flare-ups are one of the biggest challenges. These episodes can feel overwhelming. Breathing gets