How exactly do inhalers work? - Anna Rothschild
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DownloadEarly 20th century writer, Marcel Proust, finished his magnum opus
“In Search of Lost Time” from bed—
in a cork-lined room to keep allergens out.
Proust suffered from severe asthma.
At the time, there weren’t great treatments.
When breathlessness set in,
he’d burn powders that filled the space with smoke and fumes.
Or, for a quick fix, he’d smoke a doctor-recommended anti-asthma cigarette.
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Key Vocabulary (21)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and which humans and animals breathe. It also refers to the open space above the ground or the general atmosphere of a place.
Describes a condition, habit, or situation that persists for a long time or recurs frequently. It is most commonly used in medical contexts for long-term illnesses or to describe deep-seated social and economic problems.
To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.
Asthma is a medical condition that makes it hard for a person to breathe. It often causes coughing, wheezing, and a tight feeling in the chest.
"The asthma is important."
Describes an item that has been owned or utilized by someone else before being sold or given to another person. In shopping, it usually refers to second-hand goods that are cheaper than brand-new ones.
"The used is important."
A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.
"The mist is important."
A gas with no color, taste, or smell that is necessary for all human and animal life. It makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for the process of breathing.
Grammar in This Video
"Proust suffered from severe asthma."
"Because there's less surface area for blood and oxygen to interact, less oxygen..."
"When you take a breath, air travels through your lungs using tubes called airway..."
"If you have asthma, the muscles around your airways may tighten."
"chronic bronchitis, which people often have at the same time."
"Rescue inhalers can be used for COPD, too."
"Inhalers are mainly used to treat two conditions: asthma and COPD."
"Inhalers are mainly used to treat two conditions"
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