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Your child's inhalers and medicines
… Your child’s medicines help relieve symptoms and cut the risk of asthma attacks. Inhalers and medicines How is … child needs to use asthma inhalers, here’s a guide through the stages - from using a facemask on a young baby to making sure older children use the correct inhaler technique. You must have JavaScript …
Common questions about children's asthma inhalers and medicines
… What if my child does not want to use their inhaler? Can my child use their reliever inhaler at school or nursery? … If your child uses their inhalers as prescribed, and with the right technique, they can prevent asthma symptoms , … the medicine quickly and it can stick to the back of their mouth and throat. Spacers help your child breathe in their …
How to use a spacer without a mask for a child
… their inhaler and spacer, watch our other video. There are two different breathing techniques a child can use. I'll … has recommended 'single breath and hold' technique, we'll show you that next. To use the inhaler, hold it upright … is currently being reviewed. New information will be coming soon. … Using an inhaler with a spacer helps children …
How to use a spacer with a mask for a baby or child
… the hole at the back of the spacer with the indent for the nose on the mask facing upwards. Ask them to sit or stand up … Put the mask on their face to make a seal over their nose and mouth. The next steps all happen smoothly in one … is currently being reviewed. New information will be coming soon. … Using an inhaler with a spacer and face mask …
How to use a spacer with a mask for an adult
… in and out slowly and steadily five times. Remove the mask from your face. If your healthcare professional has … mask facing upwards. Breathe out gently and slowly away from the inhaler and spacer until your lungs feel empty and … and steadily until your lungs feel full. Remove the mask from your face and, with your mouth closed, hold your breath …
How to use a nasal spray
… How to use a nasal spray The right technique to manage your symptoms Get your nasal …
Changing asthma medicines
… Changing asthma medicines Advice and support if there are any changes to your asthma medicines or inhalers. On this page Why your medicines … contain the greenhouse gas propellants that are found in some pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs). Lower-carbon …
Spacers
… leaflet that comes with your spacer. Leave your spacer to air dry as this also helps to reduce static. When it's … spacer as this might affect the way it works. Leave it to air-dry as this helps to reduce static (an electrical charge …
AIR (anti-inflammatory reliever)
Treatments for lung conditions
Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART)
… out more about Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART), when your doctor or nurse might prescribe MART, and how it … and reliever inhalers. A MART inhaler has been shown to lower the risk of asthma symptoms and attacks. It does … have an asthma attack. Dr Andy Whittamore Asthma + Lung UK’s GP Whenever your inhalers or medicines change, take some …
Managing asthma in adults
How pharmacies can help with your lung condition
… have a Structured Medications Review. This is a free NHS service. It’s a good opportunity to understand more about … up a repeat prescription. You can also do this using the NHS app. This means that when you’ve ordered a prescription … GP that you’ve had it. Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine . If you’re eligible for the NHS COVID-19 …
Your asthma review
… Your asthma review Find out how you can get the best out of your asthma review appointment. On this page What is an asthma … you free of symptoms. If you have not had symptoms for some time, you can ask your GP or nurse about lowering the …