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 ...
Medically reviewed by Brian Bezack, DO Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating COPD. Prescription inhalers like short-acting beta 2-agonists (SABAs) are the best ...
Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo ...
Sea otter diagnosed with asthma after being exposed to wildfire smoke. — -- A Seattle sea otter is learning to use a life-saving new toy: An inhaler. Dubbed "Mishka," the sea otter was diagnosed ...
Advice on recommended inhaler treatment regimens for asthma, and the shift to SABA-free care, and how to embed these regimens in practice ...
St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City has established its Inhaler Clinic Service to optimize the care of patients managing pulmonary disorders such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...
Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Inhaler colors often help identify the type of medication inside but there is no standard color code.Rescue inhalers are fast-acting and provide ...
Climate change is making asthma worse, as hotter temperatures increase ozone pollution and wildfires and make pollen season longer. But asthma, ironically, is also making climate change worse: ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Digihaler records data on inhaler usage and inhalation quality, which is then shared with the patient ...
Use of an electronic tool contributed to the deprescribing of unnecessary inhalers in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), based on data from nearly 200 individuals. Patients with ILD often ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 16 or less, which implies dementia, predicted errors in using inhalers.
A U.S. analysis found inhalers for asthma and COPD generated nearly 25 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions between 2014 and ...