Respiratory Treatments

💡TL;DR: Most mild acute bronchitis gets better in 2–3 weeks without inhaled medicines, but a nebulizer can quickly ease symptoms if you are wheezing or short of breath. For many people, an inhaler with a spacer works as well as a nebulizer when used correctly; typical treatments take

💡TL;DR: Clean your spacer weekly with warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap, then air-dry completely without wiping to reduce static and germs. A detergent wash can improve medication delivery by up to 50% compared with an unwashed plastic spacer (PubMed). Plan for 5–15 minutes

💡TL;DR: A spacer helps more medicine reach your lungs by slowing the spray from a metered-dose inhaler and making timing easier. For best delivery, use one puff at a time, inhale slowly right after pressing, and hold your breath ~10 seconds, waiting 30–60 seconds between puffs. Spacers work

💡TL;DR: Never put Vicks VapoRub or any oils in a medical nebulizer. Use only sterile saline or prescribed, water‑based inhalation solutions because oils can reach the lungs and cause exogenous lipoid pneumonia, and thick ointments can clog or damage the device. For mentholated vapors, use devices made for

💡TL;DR: Most reusable nebulizer parts (mask or mouthpiece, medication cup, tubing) should be replaced about every 6 months; disposables last 5–14 uses (roughly 1–2 weeks of daily therapy). Replace compressor air filters about every 6 months or sooner if discolored, and plan to replace the machine around

💡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

Lung nodules, those small spots or growths in the lungs, are often found by chance during imaging tests for other health issues. While most nodules are harmless and non-cancerous, it's completely natural to feel anxious if one is found on your x-ray. Understanding when to worry about lung

🟤TL;DR: Coughing up brown phlegm can be your body’s way of clearing out something it doesn’t want—old blood, tar buildup, or particles from smoke and dust. Sometimes it’s a normal part of recovery, like after quitting smoking. But if it keeps happening or comes with

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that causes the airways to become permanently widened, leading to mucus build-up and recurrent infections. Managing bronchiectasis effectively involves regular airway clearance to help remove mucus and prevent complications. This article explores the best airway clearance techniques for bronchiectasis, the benefits they offer, and the