My name is Melinda Johnson and I suffered with foot pain for many years. I went to see a podiatrist and after an examination, I was told that I had heel spur syndrome. I followed the recommendations of my doctor by doing at home treatments along with physical therapy. I was amazed at how much these treatments helped my foot pain. Living with pain can have a big impact on your life and that's why I started this blog. My foot pain kept me from doing many things that I enjoy and I want to help others who are going through the same situation. As you browse through my blog, you'll learn about home treatments, medical procedures and new advancements in medicine that can help reduce pain. It is my hope that by writing this blog, you can live pain free too.
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Three Tips For Those That Need To Use Inhalers
Claire Roberts
An inhaler can be an essential medical device for anyone that suffers from severe asthma or other breathing problems. To prevent you from accidentally causing problems with your inhaler, you need to make sure that some basic inhaler care tips are followed.
Regularly Wash The Mouthpiece
One of the more routine maintenance tasks that you will need to do involves cleaning the mouthpiece. Over the course of using the inhaler, it can be possible for the mouthpiece to accumulate a high number of bacteria and other unhygienic substances. When cleaning the mouthpiece, it is important for you to remove the storage tank for the aerosol inhalant. After removing this tank, you should apply a small amount of disinfectant dish soap to the mouthpiece before thoroughly rinsing it under warm water. You must avoid using extremely hot water as it may cause the plastic of the mouthpiece fo warp or melt.
Store The Inhaler In A Cool Dark Place
When you are not using the inhaler, you should always store it in a cool dry place. If you store the inhaler in an area that receives extremely hot temperatures, it can cause the mouthpiece to suffer warping, and it can also put the tank at a risk of rupturing. For these reasons, keeping the inhaler in a drawer, closet or other dark place may be the perfect storage solution for preventing these issues from damaging your inhaler.
Know The Dangers Of A Float Test
It can be difficult for people to know whether or not their inhaler is running low and needs to be replaced. A common method for determining whether there is still medicine in the inhaler is to do a float test. This type of test involves putting the inhaler tank in a bowl of water and observing how much it floats. While this will allow you to determine the amount of medicine in the inhaler, it can also put it at a high risk of suffering damage. In particular, corrosion can develop on the tank, which could weaken it. Also, it is possible for some of this water to seep into the tank, which could prevent the medicine from working as it is intended.
A safer alternative for knowing the status of your inhaler is to make a small mark on the exterior of the inhaler after each time you use it. Most inhaler tanks are marked with the number of times that it can be used. By marking this on the exterior of the inhaler, you will be able to quickly count the number of uses that are still available.
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