Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air absorbed and sent to the body.

Respiratory specialists have shared tips for ensuring inhalers are used correctly in a bid to reduce the four deaths caused by asthma every day in the UK.

Most people can control their symptoms and prevent asthma attacks by correctly using prescribed medicines, including inhalers. CONTRIBUTED Most people can control their symptoms and prevent 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 ...

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 ...

Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...

Cognitive impairment, manual dexterity, and suboptimal peak inspiratory flow are associated with inadequate inhaler technique and poor outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study published in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation shows how an innovative phone-based inhaler education program ...

Miami (April 29, 2026) – Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic ...