Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
How to use the Foster inhaler? In the video below I provide a practical demonstration and review important information about this device. I talk about what it contains (medication), how it is most commonly used, common errors when taking it…
In this video I discuss about choosing an inhaler which is adapted to each patient. There are many inhalers for asthma and COPD available, however some people find certain devices hard to use and therefore have poor inhaler technique. This…
In this video I provide some suggestions on what to do if you cannot use the inhaler prescribed by your doctor. Inhaler technique can be difficult and sometimes you may just have to keep practicing while receiving feedback from a…
In the video blow I review and demonstrate how to use the Foster (or Fostair) NextHaler inhaler. I also provide some information about the recommended doses and what medications it contains. Always discuss with your doctor about your inhaler treatment…
Spacers are great devices that can help you take your inhaler if you are struggling to synchronize breathing in with the release of the medication (the puff). In this video you will see how to use one of the simplest…
In this video I explain what is pulmonary fibrosis and outline the difference between progressive and non-progressive fibrosis. Fibrosis literally means scarring of the lungs and can have many causes. When we don’t know the cause and the fibrosis progressively…
In the video below I provide a short commentary of an article recently published in the European Respiratory Journal about potential small risks of serious events following repeated bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedures in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis research studies (early-phase). These…