Single Agent Inhaler (In alphabetical order) (Active Ingredient) Dosage Strength Frequency Child 0‐4 Child 5‐11 >12 & Adults Child 0‐4 Child 5‐11 >12 & Adults Child 0‐4 Child 5‐11 >12 & adults Alvesco (Ciclesonide HFA) 80 or 160 mcg Dosed twice daily
Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
Aug 12, 2024 · The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Cough, which may produce greenish, yellow or even bloody mucus. Fever, sweating and shaking chills. Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue.
Health Effects of Smoking | American Lung Association
Sep 11, 2024 · Even among smokers who have quit, chronic lung disease still accounts for 50% of smoking-related conditions. 4. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, and is a main cause of lung cancer and COPD. It also is a cause of coronary heart disease, stroke and a host of other cancers and diseases. 1See more of the health effects caused by smoking.
Pneumonia Treatment and Recovery | American Lung Association
Treatment for pneumonia depends on the type of pneumonia you have, how sick you are feeling, your age, and whether you have other health conditions. The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and prevent complications. It is important to follow your treatment plan carefully until you are fully recovered. Take any medications as prescribed ...
How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
Sep 29, 2023 · The Parts of the Respiratory System and How They Work Airways. SINUSES are hollow spaces in the bones of your head above and below your eyes that are connected to your nose by small openings. Sinuses help regulate the temperature and humidity of inhaled air. The NOSE is the preferred entrance for outside air into the respiratory system. The hairs lining the …
What's In a Cigarette? | American Lung Association
Sep 9, 2024 · There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes. When burned, cigarettes create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic. Many of these chemicals also are found in consumer products, but these products have warning labels—such as rat poison packaging.
COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - American Lung …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support ...
Pulse Oximetry - American Lung Association
Jun 7, 2024 · The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells. Pulse oximeters can be attached to your fingers, forehead, nose, foot, ears or toes. The device may then be reused or disposed of. If using this in a home setting, you should ask your healthcare provider before ...
What Causes Pneumonia? - American Lung Association
Aug 12, 2024 · Viruses. Viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract may also cause pneumonia. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and the influenza virus are the most common cause of viral pneumonia in adults. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in young children.
Steps to Take if You Test Positive for COVID-19
Mar 13, 2024 · Contact your healthcare provider. Tell them you tested positive for COVID-19 and are home recovering. Based on your underlying health and symptoms you may warrant and benefit from additional treatment that works best when started early. Take it …