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.

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 ...

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 ...

Asthma is a common lung condition that affects 5.4 million people in the UK and can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or feeling breathless. Asthma is best controlled by regular use of a ...

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 ...

Cognitive function, hand dexterity, and breathing ability play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive ...

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 ...

Lower percentages of Black, Hispanic and Asian adults with asthma used inhaled corticosteroid, long-acting beta-agonist and ...

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 ...