quot;Yes, you can continue to use your CFC-based albuterol inhaler as directed by your physician. However, Schering-Plough is transitioning its supply of CFC-based inhalers to PROVENTIL HFA. quot;Therefore, if you are currently using a CFC albuterol inhaler, you should talk to your healthcare provider about transitioning from a CFC-based inhaler to an HFA albuterol inhaler such as PROVENTIL HFA.

quot;No, the devices are not refillable. Patients need a prescription from their doctor in order to get an HFA albuterol-containing inhaler from their pharmacist." quot;PROVENTIL HFA delivers the same medicine, with the same effectiveness, as the CFC-containing albuterol inhaler you are accustomed to. Patients using PROVENTIL HFA may notice differences in sensation, smell and taste. These differences are due to the propellant and not the active ingredient.

quot;As with any medication, patients should consult with their doctors or healthcare providers to determine what is best for them. quot;PROVENTIL HFA offers environmental and patient benefits. Patients using PROVENTIL HFA may notice differences in sensation, smell and taste. Patients should be assured that these differences are due to the environmentally friendly propellant and not the active ingredient." quot;You can go to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Web site, www.

quot;To prevent buildup from occurring, it is important to wash your PROVENTIL HFA mouthpiece. To clean, remove canister and cap from mouthpiece. Set the canister and cap aside. Wash mouthpiece only by holding the mouthpiece under warm running water for 30 seconds at least once a week shake to remove excess water, and let air dry thoroughly (such as overnight). Wash mouthpiece only -- tip: Run water through both top and bottom. Never wash or immerse the canister in water.

quot;PROVENTIL HFA delivers the same medicine, with the same effectiveness, as CFC-based inhalers to which patients have grown accustomed. PROVENTIL has been on the market in the U.S. since 1996. quot;It is the propellant that delivers the medicine to your lungs that is different. PROVENTIL HFA has passed strict FDA standards for safety and efficacy. PROVENTIL HFA inhalers are safe for the environment too.

quot;Your PROVENTIL HFA inhaler has the contents under pressure. Do not puncture. Do not store near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 120 degrees may cause bursting. Never throw container into fire or incinerator. Store between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius (59 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit). For best results, canister should be at room temperature before use. quot;Avoid spraying in eyes and keep out of reach of children. If the product is frozen, it should be discarded.

quot;Yes. Schering-Plough is committed to helping asthma sufferers have access to affordable medicines ? so that the cost of PROVENTIL HFA does not create an undue burden, particularly for patients in low-income communities. quot;For low-income patients (including Medicare beneficiaries) and patients without health insurance who cannot afford PROVENTIL HFA, Schering-Plough has a patient assistance program, 'SP-Cares'. For more information on SP-Cares, call 1-800-656-9485.

quot;PROVENTIL HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in adults and children 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. quot;Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

quot;Yes, PROVENTIL HFA has a yellow plastic actuator and an orange cap. The Warrick CFC albuterol has a white plastic actuator with white cap." quot;No, use PROVENTIL HFA only with the mouthpiece supplied with the product. The yellow actuator supplied with PROVENTIL HFA Inhalation Aerosol should not be used with any other product canisters, and the actuator from other products should not be used with a PROVENTIL HFA Inhalation Aerosol canister."

quot;You may go www.proventilhfa.com (WWW dot PROVENTIL HFA dot COM) for use and cleaning instructions for the PROVENTIL HFA inhaler."

Use the suppositories in the evening. Make sure that you have already gone to the bathroom at least once that day before using the suppositories.

If a barber or cosmetology shop, salon, or school only utilizes single-use manicure/pedicure instruments, then the sterilization requirement would not apply.

Physical therapists as well as the orthopaedic staff prefer you use a walker. A walker has four legs and is more stable than crutches. Thus, a higher level of stability will equate to a higher level of protection to you and your new joint. If you have used crutches in the past and can use them well, you may be allowed to use them. If so, physical therapy will determine your stability with the crutches prior to discharge.

The many holes in oasis material mean a greater effective surface area. This means a smaller humidifier is able to do the same work as a larger one using other materials. Natural sponges are much more prone to contamination and should not be used. Good quality synthetic sponges are a reasonable alternative IMHO (although your credo might need to be a little larger than if you used oasis).