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 ...

For millions of people with asthma, an inhaler is often the first thing they reach for when breathing becomes difficult. The immediate relief can feel reassuring. The wheezing settles, the chest ...

St. Louis, May 29, 2003 -- A study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis predicts that smokers might significantly reduce the adverse health effects of their habit if they could ...

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 ...

Why should people with blue inhalers switch? "Over a million people have been switched from using the standard blue inhaler to one of these newer combination ones," Dr Ranj said.

People using a blue inhaler to help treat their asthma are being urged to contact their GP. The call comes after changes in guidelines following research which showed long-term use of the medication ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Many people ...

The NHS has issued important advice to anyone prescribed an inhaler this week, as people affected may find that they might ...

A health specialist has urged those on medication to be extra careful about how they store their medication during the ...

Asthma-related mortality is high in low- and middle-income countries. Little is known about public perceptions of inhaled medicines. We conducted semi-structured interviews with asthma patients and ...