More than a quarter of people with asthma still over-using rescue inhalers, putting them at increased risk of severe attacks

Researchers have found that more than a quarter of asthma patients are still over-using inhalers intended for rapid relief of symptoms. Overuse of these inhalers is linked to an increased risk of ... Read More

Many Asthma Patients Use Their Inhalers Incorrectly, Research Shows

Many people who take medicine for asthma and other lung disease patients are using inhalers incorrectly, new studies show. WSJ's Sumathi Reddy explains on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock ... Read More

Patients with asthma reminded of the increased risk of severe asthma attacks from overusing blue inhalers

This reminder follows updates to product information and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance for short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABAs), including salbutamol and ... Read More

New study uncovers how food choices can impact severe asthma

Even kids who aren’t obese can develop a severe, non-allergic form of asthma due to consumption of specific dietary fats. Stearic ... Read More

Urgent warning as 1 in 4 asthma sufferers risking their lives with inhaler mistake – are you one of them?

MILLIONS of Brits with asthma are potentially risking their lives by not using their inhaler properly, UK experts have warned The UK has one worst death rates from the lung condition in Europe, with ... Read More

Most People With Inhalers, EpiPens Don’t Use Them Right

Many patients misuse lifesaving inhalers and EpiPens, researchers find. — -- EpiPens and asthma inhalers have the potential to save lives with a simple jab or puff, but a small study published ... Read More

Study: Very few use EpiPen, asthma inhalers correctly

Faced with a life-threatening allergic reaction or asthma attack, many people reach for an EpiPen or inhaler to stop the emergency. But a new review finds that too few actually use the devices ... Read More