Children who presented to the ED with severe asthma were eligible to enter the study. Severe asthma was classified as having all four features of respiratory distress (wheezing, sternal retraction, ...

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-colored inhaler (or "puffer"). This kind of "rescue inhaler" brings quick relief from ...

Nebulizers, which help deliver medication in the form of a mist that a person inhales, may be useful for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Portable nebulizer machines make traveling ...

Medicare classifies nebulizers as durable medical equipment (DME), which is covered under Part B. Part A may cover costs if needed during inpatient care in a clinic, hospital, or nursing facility.

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-coloured inhaler (or “puffer”). This kind of “rescue inhaler” brings quick relief ...