Teva Announces FDA Approval of QVAR® RediHaler™ Inhaler
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Blog Post CommentI think it is ridiculous and insolent that our rescue inhalers were changed from cold-blast to HFAs over a decade ago to "prevent CFCs" from entering the atmosphere. Now, our rescue inhalers are being potentially attacked again, while the most obvious and gargantuan polluters, the military and the agricultural and oil industries, are allowed to continue their practices on a global scale. The diminutive puffs from inhalers, most of which end up inside of our lungs, represent but a tiny...
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Blog Post Comment💯Welcome @JHill . Thank you for joining. The other members here know what it's like to come away from a diagnosis and wonder 'what's next?' May I recommend a very active forum called Asthma Support. Feel free to start your topic and ask any questions you have, Another good place to start is the Asthma Symptoms page. There is a guide at the bottom for the newly diagnosed - Your Guide to Managing Asthma . We're all cheering for you!
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Blog Post CommentI just gone diagnose with Asthma.
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File Comment❤️This is very good advice. I always give my inhalers a shake before EACH puff.
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Blog Post Comment👍✅Will this be covered by insurance?
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Blog Post CommentI too, am wondering if this will be a covered expense?
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Blog Post Comment@Tia and @AllergyKid2006 -- we'll look into it to see what we can find.
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Blog Post Comment@Tia74 and @AllergyKid2006 - it looks like these types of devices are not currently covered by insurance. At least one existing device has a program to provide them free for patients who qualify. So, I think it will be a wait and see to know how this one will be priced or if there will be a patient assistance program.
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Database Record CommentNo On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 10:44 AM Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America < support@aafa.org> wrote:
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Database Record CommentYes that's true as Dr.james suggested that no to share spacers,and after covid pandemic it's always better to use single...At the same if ur using a zerostat spacer make it sure while cleaning procedure never use rubbing action as it can decrease the static force and the medicine will start sticking from inside surface.....and patient may not get the required amt of doses...Thankyou!
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Database Record Comment@Priti ghadage-sawale - You bring up a great point! Most spacers are made with plastic materials. When cleaning them, it's important to use water and a detergent. Cleaning your spacer with only water causes an electrostatic charge. This affects how much medicine sticks on the inside of the spacer.
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Database Record CommentYes that's true at the same inhaled corticosteroids make ur mouth and throat dry and can change ur texture of ur voice making it heavier
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Database Record Comment“In view of the many advantages and few disadvantages of spacers/VHCs, every patient treated with a pMDI should own and regularly use a spacer/VHC, and know how to use it properly, both for routine preventer therapy and in an emergency, and how to keep it clean and keep an eye out for faults.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6004521/
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Database Record Comment@Nathan Pounds - Thanks for sharing this article! Using a spacer correctly and cleaning it regularly is important! Here is a video for Tips for Improving Your Inhaler Technique . When cleaning a spacer, it's important to use water and a detergent. Cleaning your spacer with only water causes an electrostatic charge. This affects how much medicine sticks on the inside of the spacer.