Asthma inhaler Asthma sprays are an important part of the therapy of bronchial asthma. A distinction is made between long-term medication (controllers) and short-term medication (relievers). Usually, the medication is administered in the form of an asthma spray. However, there are some small but subtle differences. Dosing aerosols (classic asthma spray) e.g. Respimat: With this … Asthma inhaler | Exercises for asthma
Summary In summary, it can be said that exercises for the therapy of asthma are a sensible and helpful supplement to drug treatment. They help the patients to better cope with the disease and to be able to intervene themselves in case of an acute asthma attack. Through the breathing exercises learned in the therapy, … Summary | Exercises for asthma
Pain on inhalation is often caused by diseases of the ribs or lungs. In physiotherapy, respiration-dependent pain can be influenced by orthopedic treatment of the spine, rib joints or the patient’s statics. Diseases of the respiratory system and the lungs can also be favourably influenced by physiotherapy as part of thoracic mobilisation and respiratory therapy. … Pain during inhalation- Physiotherapy
Exercises for left-sided pain In the case of left-sided pain during inhalation caused by orthopedic causes, appropriate exercises should be tailored to the individual patient. In this way, the patient’s posture and statics can be favorably influenced so that the rib and vertebral joints are not excessively strained. Thoracic stretching by means of a rotational … Exercises for left-sided pain | Pain during inhalation- Physiotherapy
Exercises against pain below the ribs Patients suffering from lung diseases can often, limited by the pain during inhalation, breathe only shallow and superficially. Exercises against the pain thus serve to deepen breathing and ventilate the thorax. The so-called C-stretch position is suitable for this purpose: The patient lies in a supine position and stretches … Exercises against pain below the ribs | Pain during inhalation- Physiotherapy
Pain in the back Respiration-related pain in the back is usually caused by blockages in the vertebral or costal joints. Incorrect movement or a permanently unfavorable posture can lead to small shifts in the joint, which painfully restrict the joint mechanics. Pain can then occur during the breathing movement. If the sensitive intercostal nerves that … Pain in the back | Pain during inhalation- Physiotherapy
Sundew is one of the lesser known medicinal plants. Among other things, it can be used to relieve cramping cough. Occurrence and cultivation of sundew A typical feature of the plant are the clear droplets that shine on it. Behind these droplets, however, is a sticky liquid. Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is a carnivorous plant. … Sundew: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
A plethysmograph is a device that medicine uses to measure variations in volume. Depending on the type of plethysmograph, it can calculate the volume of blood vessels in the arms and legs, lungs or finger. In addition, this method is suitable for determining the volume of the finger (pulse) and the degree of erection in … Plethysmograph: Application & Health Benefits
Ambroxol belongs to the group of antitussives (cough expectorants) and is used to control acute and chronic respiratory and pulmonary diseases associated with a disturbance of mucus production and clearance. Ambroxol has proven to be a tolerable and extremely effective cough and mucus expectorant. Acute sore throat can also be successfully treated by the local … Ambroxol: Effects, Uses & Risks
The so-called metacholine test is intended to benefit primarily suspected asthma patients for whom no diagnosis can be confirmed by other means to date. The provocation test is designed to trigger an overreaction of the lungs by inhalation of the drug substance metacholine and to confirm the diagnosis in this way. Because asthma attacks may … Methacholine Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Definition The presence of a risk factor increases the likelihood of a disease or adverse event. For example, smoking is a recognized risk factor for lung cancer, COPD, and cardiovascular disease. There is a causal (cause-and-effect) relationship. Relationship between risk factor and disease The presence of a risk factor does not necessarily lead to the … Risk Factors
Therapy The therapeutic approaches for COPD are manifold. Of course, a combination of several treatment approaches is chosen in order to help patients in the best possible way according to their individual needs. Drug therapy Here, mainly drugs are used that cause the bronchial tubes to dilate. These so-called bronchodilators include beta-2 sympathomimetics, anticholinergics and, … Therapy | Physiotherapy COPD
