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Using an inhaler alone may not be enough to manage asthma

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-colored inhaler (or "puffer"). This kind of "rescue inhaler" brings quick relief from ...
WOOD-TV

What to remember about properly using an inhaler

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people manage their asthma with an inhaler — but they may not be using it correctly. Studies show that nearly 90% of patients with an inhaler make at least one ...
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Study links inhaler propellants to pollution

Millions of Americans using inhaler sprays for chronic lung diseases, such as asthma, may be contributing to global pollution, according to new research. The study indicates that the propellants in ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

High Rates of Inhaler Misuse Found Among Patients With COPD Using Soft Mist Inhalers

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...
The Conversation

Using a blue inhaler alone is not enough to manage your asthma

Stephen Hughes receives research grant funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Medical Research Future Fund, The Australian Research Council and Asthma Australia. He ...