Nebulizers are electric- or battery-powered machines that turn liquid asthma medicine into a fine mist that's inhaled into the lungs. The user breathes in the mist through a mouthpiece or facemask. Nebulizers vary in size and shape, but can be a bit bulky and noisy and may need to be plugged in.
Growth hormone deficiency in adults is rare and may be caused by pituitary adenoma â a tumor on the pituitary gland â or treatment of the adenoma with surgery or radiotherapy. For adults who have a growth hormone deficiency, injections of human growth hormone can: 1  Increase exercise capacity.2  Increase bone density.rowth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland â a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain â to fuel childhood growth and help maintain tissues and organs throughout life.
Hormone therapy is a form of systemic therapy that works to add, block or remove hormones from the body to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. At Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaÂ® (CTCA), we use hormone therapy to fight various forms of cancer alongside Integrative Oncology Services to combat side effects.ormone therapy usually involves taking medications that prevent cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow. In some cases, your doctor may surgically remove the gland responsible for hormone production.