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Counting Puffs for Pulmicort Aerosol Inhalers with Built-In Counters

Patient was educated on counting puffs for Pulmicort aerosol inhalers with built-in counters as follows: Pulmicort aerosol inhalers might have a built-in counter to indicate the number of doses left in the canister. The counter automatically adjusts to the number of doses left in the canister, every time the inhaler is used. Keep a watch on these numbers to order for a timely refill, as the numbers draw closer to zero and change the canister [...]

Priming a Pulmicort Aerosol Inhaler

Patient was educated on how to prime a Pulmicort aerosol inhaler as follows: When a new canister of Pulmicort aerosol inhaler is being used, the canister may not deliver the correct amount of medication with the initial actuation of the inhaler. So, priming of the Pulmicort canister should be done, to make it ready for use. Insert the Pulmicort canister firmly into the mouthpiece. Take the cap off the mouthpiece and shake the Pulmicort inhaler [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Psyllium-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Psyllium as follows: Water is needed to swallow the Psyllium completely into the stomach. Care must be taken to prevent Psyllium absorb water and swell, while it is in the throat, which can result in choking and difficulty breathing. Psyllium can reduce the absorption of certain prescription medications. Space Psyllium out by at least 2 hours from other medications. Soluble fiber in Psyllium forms a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Psyllium-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Psyllium as follows: Psyllium absorbs water and swell in the intestines, giving rise to an unpleasant bloating sensation, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence. If these unpleasant symptoms are too bothersome, change in plan could be made by trying other laxatives. Psyllium needs large amount of water to be able to form bulk, which stimulates the bowels to move. So, these laxatives are to be taken with [...]

Contraindications for Using Psyllium

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Psyllium as follows: Esophageal strictures Psyllium can absorb water and swell, while it is in the throat during swallowing, which can result in choking and difficulty breathing. Intestinal strictures Psyllium swells in the intestines and can cause severe intestinal blocks in individuals with intestinal strictures or adhesions from previous surgeries. So, Psyllium for the most part is contraindicated in individuals with history of intestinal strictures and adhesions. Individuals [...]