Metered-Dose Inhaler Metered-Dose Inhaler An MDI is the most commonly used inhaler in treating lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. Unfortunately, many people who need an inhaler do not use it correctly, so they don't ...
Peak Flow Meter Peak Flow Meter A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a fever - it helps you monitor what's going on inside your lungs by measuring airflow out of the lungs. The meter can tell you i...
Smoking Cessation, Relapse Prevention Smoking Cessation, Relapse Prevention A relapse happens when you return to smoking after a period of quitting—usually after the first three months. Most people experience several relapses before quit...
Smoking Cessation, Stages of Change Smoking Cessation, Stages of Change Cigarette smoking is the single leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. But because of the physical and psychological addiction to nic...