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Definition: Inhaler for Teens
An inhaler is a device that gets medicine directly into a person's lungs.
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What's the Difference Between a Nebulizer and an Inhaler? for Teens
Inhalers and nebulizers are tools that help you get asthma medicine into the lungs. Find out how to use them.
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My Asthma Inhaler Doesn't Help. What Can I Do? for Teens
It's very common for teens with asthma to need changes in their medicines, such as a higher dose.
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Definition: Spacer for Teens
A spacer makes it easier to use an inhaler.
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How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Teens
Two different types of medicines are used to treat asthma. Read about how they work, and why people might need to take them.
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Yoga: Meditation and Breathing for Teens
Breathing and meditation techniques can have subtle but powerful effects on everything from stress to sports performance. Try these four techniques.
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What Should I Do if My Friend Has an Asthma Flare-Up? for Teens
Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. Here's how to be prepared.
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Vaping: What You Need to Know for Teens
E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor that's inhaled. Vape juice can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping and its many health risks.
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Definition: Retractions for Teens
A retraction is a medical term for when the area between the ribs and in the neck sinks in when a person with asthma attempts to inhale.
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Asthma for Teens
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. Learn all about asthma here.