Nebulizers

Flu and Asthma: When to Go to the Hospital 💡TL;DR: If you have asthma and the flu, go to the ER now if breathing is very hard, your lips turn blue/gray, or your rescue inhaler isn’t helping. Follow your Asthma Action Plan: peak flow <50% (red

💡TL;DR: Silent asthma is an asthma attack without wheezing, so watch for breathlessness, chest tightness, trouble speaking, and a drop in peak flow. No wheeze does not mean mild. About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (CDC), and quiet attacks can still be severe. Start your

💡TL;DR: Yes—heat can trigger asthma by tightening airways and stacking irritants like ozone, pollen, and smoke. Expect the toughest conditions when the heat index is high and the AQI is over 100 (see AirNow); plan activity for early morning or evening and keep indoor humidity near 50%. Stay

💡TL;DR: Use a stoplight rule to choose care. Green = manage at home when symptoms are mild and your inhaler works. Yellow = go to urgent care if symptoms keep coming back after your rescue inhaler, you can only speak in short phrases, or your peak flow is 50–79% of

💡TL;DR: Cold, dry air can narrow your airways and quickly worsen asthma symptoms. The biggest wins are simple: cover your nose and mouth, breathe through your nose, keep indoor humidity around 40–50 percent, and pre-treat with your reliever before cold exposure if your doctor recommends it. Keep your

💡TL;DR: Yes—stress and anxiety can trigger real asthma symptoms by speeding breathing and tightening airway muscles (see AAFA). About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (NHLBI), so planning for stress as a trigger matters. The practical takeaway: add stress steps to your asthma action plan,

💡TL;DR: Most nebulizer drugs like albuterol and budesonide are prescription-only in the U.S.; the true over-the-counter options are sterile saline (0.9%, 3%, 7%) and a mild bronchodilator, racepinephrine 2.25%. Use OTC options for short, mild symptoms and humidity; don’t rely on them for ongoing asthma

💡TL;DR: Mesh nebulizers use a vibrating mesh to create a fine mist that you inhale. They are quiet, portable, and typically finish treatments in about 5–7 minutes, but the mesh needs regular gentle cleaning to prevent clogs. Expect consumer models to cost about $60–$180 depending on features.

💡TL;DR: Most asthma care uses simple tools that either deliver medicine to your lungs or help you track control. Inhalers are fastest and pocket-sized, while nebulizer treatments take about 5-15 minutes and help if timing a puff is hard. A spacer helps more medicine reach your lungs and lowers