Inhalation therapy. Oxygen administration, humidification, and aerosol therapy.
In addition to receiving treatment for the primary disease, patients with advanced respiratory disorders may benefit from other forms of respiratory support. This article discusses three techniques of inhalation therapy that will aid in maintaining an optimal pulmonary environment and in normalizing arterial oxygenation. The role of aerosol therapy in direct intrapulmonary administration of pharmaceuticals is also discussed.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000336:Aerosols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D006813:Humidity; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008397:Masks; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000336:Aerosols; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents