If you or one of your family members has been diagnosed with a breathing condition, you may have been prescribed a medication that is supposed to be inhaled. These medications can range from albuterol for fast relief to a steroid for help with airway inflammation. What Is a Nebulizer and

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is asthma genetic?” or “Does it run in families?” — you’re not alone. It’s a common question, especially for parents whose children are newly diagnosed, or for adults trying to understand their own condition. The short answer? Yes, asthma is genetic — but not in

What You Can (and Can’t) Buy Without One Do you need a prescription for a nebulizer? You probably want a straight answer, but it’s a little more complicated. The short version: sometimes, yes. You do NOT need a prescription to purchase the TruNeb, though. The answer depends on

Worrying about managing asthma or COPD while traveling is totally understandable.  Whether you're flying across the country or just heading out for the weekend, traveling with a respiratory condition can feel like a huge burden. But it doesn’t have to be. A good travel nebulizer can make

If you live with bronchiectasis, you know how frustrating it can be to constantly deal with mucus that just won't clear. This long-term lung condition causes the airways to become damaged and widened, making it easier for mucus to collect and harder for your lungs to stay clear

A baby having breathing issues is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. And in their first year of life, infants are at higher risk for respiratory distress from bronchiolitis—a lung infection that causes swelling and mucus buildup in the small airways. It’s usually caused from

If you or someone you love has COPD, you may have heard the nicknames blue bloater and pink puffer thrown around at some point. Not sure what those names mean? No worries–we’ve got all the information you need right here. Learn more about these COPD-related nicknames and what

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Living with cystic fibrosis means dealing with thick, sticky secretions (mucus) that clog the lungs and makes breathing challenging. Over time, this buildup leads to frequent infections and lung damage, making airway clearance a top priority for anyone with CF. One treatment that can help is hypertonic saline nebulizer therapy.