Reviews
Average rating: 3.00/5
Total Reviews: 1
Dr. Curbside
- February 27, 2025
One of those last line therapies to prevent intubation that can help with breathing.
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Heliox (Helium-Oxygen mixture) is an adjunct therapy used in severe asthma exacerbations to improve airflow and reduce work of breathing in patients with significant airway obstruction.
It reduces airway resistance (due to lower gas density compared to room air), improves airflow in narrowed airways, making it easier to breathe, enhances medication delivery and decreases work of breathing, reducing fatigue in respiratory distress.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, Heliox appears to be a treatment used as a last resort to help with breathing and prevent intubation in patients with asthma. However, with only one review and a rating of 3 out of 5, there is insufficient information to comprehensively assess the overall effectiveness of this treatment for asthma.
One of those last line therapies to prevent intubation that can help with breathing.
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