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 limited information provided, Heliox appears to be a last-resort treatment for asthma that may help with breathing and prevent the need for intubation. However, there are no user reviews available, and the author's rating of 3 out of 5 suggests that the effectiveness of this treatment is moderate.
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