Asthma Action Plan
An AAP is a concise, compact written plan developed by you/your child and the doctor. It is designed to keep you/your child well and to facilitate in dealing with any problems that may arise. It will help you manage asthma by guiding you in what to do and when to do it, to help control and prevent asthma from getting worse. The plan is designed specifically for you/your child, including what to watch for and what steps to take to manage every situation.
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Peak flow meter
A peak flow meter is a device you can easily use at home to check how open your airways are. It can help you keep track of how well your asthma is controlled.
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Spacer
A spacer device is a chamber that is used to “hold” the propelled medicine from an MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler), so that it can be inhaled slowly and deeply. This assures that the medicine is reaching the lungs where it is needed and not escaping into the air or landing on the lining of the mouth or back of the throat.
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Facemask spacer
A commonly used device for administering inhaled asthma medications to infants and children is through a spacer with a facemask. The spacer is a chamber used to “hold” the propelled medicine from an MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) until the child can breathe it in.
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Nebulizers
A nebulizer is the device used to produce a medicine “mist”. The compressor is the machine used to create the air pressure to power the nebulizer. This medication delivery system is sometimes known as “breathing machines”.
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