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  The MSDS HyperGlossary: Inhalation
Inhalation is the drawing of air or other substances (fumes, mists, vapor, dust etc.) into the lungs (the respiratory system).
Chronic (long-term) inhalation of such substances can lead to permanent damage including bronchitis, emphysema or pneumoconiosis.
Inhalation Injury at eMedicine.com is written for health professionals.
www.ilpi.com /msds/ref/inhalation.html   (327 words)

  
  eMedicine - Smoke Inhalation : Article by Keith A Lafferty, MD
Inhalation injury from smoke and the noxious products of combustion in fires may account for as many as 75% of fire-related deaths in the US, many of which are preventable.
Diagnosis of inhalation injury is not always straightforward, sensitive screening tests are lacking, and symptoms may be delayed until 24-36 hours after injury.
Inhalation injuries clearly predispose the airways to infection after several days because of cellular injury, reduction of mucociliary clearance, and poor macrophage function.
www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic538.htm   (6562 words)

  
 Inhalation Toxicology
Collectively, their expertise is demonstrated in the generation and characterization of the atmospheres, in the correlation of the atmosphere concentrations with the biological effects and, ultimately in the interpretation of the study results.
Our inhalation exposure laboratories are well equipped with a wide array of nose-only (including the single pass, non-rebreathing system) and whole-body inhalation chambers, test atmosphere generation, and monitoring systems.
The inhalation toxicology facility is approximately 13,000 square feet and is comprised of seven inhalation exposure and animal holding laboratories, incorporating a clean/dirty corridor system.
www.iit.edu /iitri-bk/inhalation.cfm   (322 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Inhalation anthrax
Inhalation or respiratory anthrax is an infectious disease caused by breathing in the spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.
The main form of inhalational anthrax is marked by a bloody infection of the lymph nodes in the chest, a condition called hemorrhagic mediastinitis.
If inhalation anthrax is suspected, a chest X-ray, blood cultures, and sputum cultures may be obtained.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000641.htm   (772 words)

  
 Inhalation Injury
If no signs or symptoms of inhalation injury develop, or all have resolved in one hour, it may be safe to send the patient home, with instructions to return for reevaluation the next day or sooner if any pulmonary signs or symptoms occur (coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath).
One category of inhalation injury is caused by relatively inert gases, such as carbon dioxide and fuel gases (methane, ethane, propane, acetylene) which displace air and oxygen,producing asphyxia.
A final category of inhalation injury is allergic, in which inhaled gases, particles or aerosols produce bronchospasm and edema much like asthma or spasmodic croup.
www.ncemi.org /cse/cse0505.htm   (786 words)

  
 Peer Reviewed Results of New York State-sponsored Cancer/Marijuana Studies
A prospective pilot study of the use, of Inhalation marijuana as an antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy was conducted.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of inhalation marijuana for patients refractory to standard agents, to identify patient characteristics to predict response, and to evaluate toxicity and patient acceptance of this form of treatment.
Our results demonstrate that inhalation marijuana is an effective therapy for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy.
www.medmjscience.org /Pages/science/vinciguerra.html   (1946 words)

  
 AllRefer Health - Inhalation Anthrax (Anthrax - Inhalation)
Inhalation or respiratory anthrax is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the spores of the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Historically, the main risk factor for acquiring inhalation anthrax is breathing in "aerosolized" anthrax spores from industrial processes such as tanning hides and processing wool.
There are usually two stages of inhalation anthrax -- the first stage can last from hours to a few days and is similar to a flu-like illness with fever, headache, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
health.allrefer.com /health/inhalation-anthrax-info.html   (562 words)

  
 tiotropium inhalation - Fort Lauderdale, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tiotropium inhalation is not intended for use during acute bronchospastic attacks (sudden occurrence of difficulty breathing).
Tiotropium inhalation is used in the treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Tiotropium inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby.
www.browardhealth.org /110917.cfm   (1710 words)

  
 ipratropium inhalation
Ipratropium inhalation is not intended for use during acute bronchospastic attacks (asthma attacks or difficulty breathing).
Ipratropium inhalation is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and sometimes asthma.
Ipratropium inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby.
hw.healthdialog.com /kbase/multum/d00265a1.htm   (1303 words)

  
 Qvar Inhalation Aerosol patient advice including side effects
Qvar Inhalation Aerosol is not a bronchodilator medication (it does not quickly open the airways); and it should not be used for relief of asthma when bronchodilators and other nonsteroid drugs prove effective.
Qvar Inhalation Aerosol is not used for the treatment of non-asthmatic bronchitis, or for intermittent asthma therapy.
Qvar Inhalation Aerosol should not be given to children under the age of 6 unless advised by your doctor.
www.drugs.com /pdr/qvar-inhalation-aerosol.html   (1879 words)

  
 Inhalation Therapies Information on Healthline
Inhalation therapies are a group of respiratory, or breathing, treatments designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients with a variety of diseases, conditions, or injuries.
Inhalation therapies are ordered for various stages of diseases that are causing progressive or sudden respiratory failure.
Although physicians generally follow guidelines to assign specific therapy according the type and stage of a disease, the ultimate decision is based on a number of tests indicating pulmonary function and the presence or absence of oxygen in body organs and tissues.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/inhalation-therapies   (821 words)

  
 Bronchodilators, Adrenergic (Inhalation) - MayoClinic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The number of inhalations or the amount of medicine that you use depends on the strength of the medicine.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—2 inhalations (puffs) every eight hours or 2 inhalations (puffs) at first, allowing one to three minutes between each puff.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—This medicine is used in a nebulizer and is taken by inhalation over ten to fifteen minutes.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/drug-information/DR202095   (4524 words)

  
 CIGNA - cromolyn sodium inhalation   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cromolyn sodium inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby.
Cromolyn sodium inhalation will not stop an attack after it has started and should not be used to treat a sudden asthma attack.
Cromolyn sodium inhalation is available with a prescription under the brand name Intal as an aerosol and as a solution for nebulization.
www.cigna.com /healthinfo/d00200a1.html   (1512 words)

  
 Smoke inhalation
Smoke inhalation is breathing in the harmful gases, vapors, and particulate matter contained in smoke.
Smoke inhalation contributes to the total number of fire-related deaths each year for several reasons: the damage is serious; its diagnosis is not always easy and there are no sensitive diagnostic tests; and patients may not show symptoms until 24-48 hours after the event.
Although the outcome depends of the severity of the smoke inhalation and the severity of any accompanying burns or other injuries, with prompt medical treatment, the prognosis for recovery is good.
www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/smoke_inhalation.jsp   (1057 words)

  
 Smoke Inhalation | World of Health
Smoke inhalation typically occurs in victims or firefighters caught in a fire, but cigarette smoking also causes similar damage on a smaller scale over a longer period of time.
People who are trapped in fires may suffer from smoke inhalation without having skin burns; however, the chance of smoke inhalation increases with the percentage of total body surface area burned.
Smoke inhalation contributes to the total number of fire-related deaths each year because the damage is serious, it may be hard to diagnose and patients may not show symptoms until a day or two after the fire.
www.bookrags.com /research/smoke-inhalation-woh   (580 words)

  
 Inhalation Injuries - Burn Survivor Resource Center - smoke inhalation, burn injury
When inhalation injuries are combined with external burns the chance of death can increase significantly.
Patients that appear apparently unharmed can collapse due to major smoke inhalation, 60% to 80% of fatalities resulting from burn injuries can be attributed to smoke inhalation.
Upper airway edema is the earliest consequence of inhalation injury.
www.burnsurvivor.com /burn_types_inhalation.html   (409 words)

  
 Cromolyn (Inhalation)
Cromolyn inhalation works by acting on certain inflammatory cells in the lungs to prevent them from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms or bronchospasm.
The inhalation solution form of this medicine should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age, and the inhalation aerosol should not be used in children younger than 5 years of age.
Although there is no specific information comparing the use of cromolyn inhalation in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
allnutritionals.com /drugs/c/cromolyn-inhalation.shtml   (3636 words)

  
 Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.083% 2.5 mg/3 mL   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients two years of age or older with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm.
Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients 2 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm.
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients 2 and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm.
www.aarppharmacy.com /medicalsupplies/store/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=49502-697-61   (772 words)

  
 beclomethasone inhalation - [Medication]
If you are switching from an oral steroid (pills or liquid) to beclomethasone inhalation, carry or wear identification that will let others know that you may require a systemic steroid during a severe asthma attack or during another traumatic situation.
Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks and other conditions involving inflammation of the lung tissues.
Beclomethasone inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether beclomethasone inhalation will be harmful to an unborn baby.
www.peacehealth.org /kbase/multum/d00760a1.htm   (1649 words)

  
 Albuterol inhalation Information on Healthline
Albuterol inhalation is used to treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
Albuterol inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether albuterol inhalation will harm an unborn baby.
Albuterol inhalation is not approved for use by children younger than 4 years of age.
www.healthline.com /multumcontent/albuterol   (755 words)

  
 smoke inhalation burn injuries - Attorney Robert Brenner - negligence law
People who are trapped in fires may suffer from smoke inhalation alone, or become injured with skin burns as well.
The incidence of injury related to smoke inhalation, however, increases with the percentage of total body surface area burned.
Smoke Inhalation Injury is not easily detectable; the damage is serious and results in many fire related deaths each year.
www.attorneyrobertbrenner.com /legal_cause_smokeinhalation.htm   (298 words)

  
 Inhalation Products provides an aromatherapy natural health remedy using therapeutic grade essential oils
Inhalation Products provides an aromatherapy natural health remedy using therapeutic grade essential oils
Our Aromatherapy Inhalers contain 100% natural, therapeutic grade, botanical essential oils that provide relief from respiratory problems, stress, nausea and other discomforts, and provide a feeling of wellbeing.
Each Aromatherapy Inhaler may incorporate many different therapeutic grade essential oils including Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, and Tea Tree Oil.
www.inhalationproducts.com   (314 words)

  
 Xopenex - Frequently Asked Questions about Xopenex HCl Inhalation Solution
XOPENEX Inhalation Solution is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults and adolescents 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease (often in the form of asthma).
XOPENEX Inhalation Solution is not approved by the FDA for use in children younger than 6 years of age and therefore the use of the product in children younger than 6 years of age is based on the health care provider's medical or professional judgment and discretion to do so.
XOPENEX Inhalation Solution is approved for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm or tightening of the airways and therefore can be used to prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients with COPD.
www.xopenex.com /aboutXopenex/nebulizer/xopenex-nebulizer-FAQs.html   (1001 words)

  
 Ipratropium (Inhalation)
It is taken by inhalation to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
When ipratropium inhalation is used to treat acute, severe attacks of asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, it is used only in combination with other bronchodilators.
However, if your condition requires you to use cromolyn inhalation solution with ipratropium inhalation solution, it may be mixed with ipratropium inhalation solution that is preservative-free.
allnutritionals.com /drugs/i/ipratropium-inhalation.shtml   (2482 words)

  
 PDR - VENTOLIN INHALATION AEROSOL (GLAXO WELLCOME INC)
VENTOLIN Inhalation Aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation.
VENTOLIN Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the prevention and relief of bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.
It is recommended to "test spray" VENTOLIN Inhalation Aerosol into the air before using for the first time and in cases where the aerosol has not been used for a prolonged period of time.
www.schoolasthmaallergy.com /html/medications/PackageInsert/32704000.HTM   (3899 words)

  
 Characteristics of Primary Heroin Injection and Inhalation Admissions: 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Injection admissions were more likely than inhalation admissions to be younger than 25 years of age (17 vs. 11 percent), but also more likely to be 45 years old or older (24 vs. 19 percent) (Figure 2).
In particular, inhalation admissions were more likely to have no prior treatment episodes (26 vs. 20 percent) or one to four prior episodes (60 to 49 percent), while injection admissions were more likely to have five or more prior treatment episodes (31 vs. 14 percent).
Primary inhalation admissions were more likely than injection admissions to report marijuana as a secondary substances (12 vs. 9 percent), but less likely than injection admissions to report stimulants (1 vs. 4 percent) or other substances (3 vs. 6 percent) as a secondary substance.
oas.samhsa.gov /2k4/heroin/heroin.htm   (1444 words)

  
 Smoke Inhalation
The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation.
An estimated 50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns.
Smoke inhalation occurs when you breathe in the products of combustion during a fire.
www.emedicinehealth.com /smoke_inhalation/article_em.htm   (175 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Mometasone Nasal Inhalation
Mometasone nasal inhalation is used for the treatment and prevention of nasal symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies, including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose.
Mometasone nasal inhalation is in a class of medications called topical steroids.
Before using a new pump of mometasone nasal inhalation for the first time, prime the pump by spraying ten times or until a fine spray appears.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a602024.html   (928 words)

  
 Pentamidine(Inhalation) - [Medication]   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, pentamidine inhalation is recommended in children 5 years of age and older who cannot tolerate other medicines.
To help prevent the development or return of pneumocystis pneumonia, you must receive pentamidine inhalation on a regular basis, even if you are feeling well.
If you are also using the inhalation form of a bronchodilator (medicine used to help relieve breathing problems), use the pentamidine inhalation at least 5 to 10 minutes after the bronchodilator, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/mdx-/drde/2024/48/mdx-drde202448.htm   (882 words)

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