“Asthma is a significant public health concern ... While the development of green inhalers is a positive step, Dr Bwika sees an even better solution on the horizon. “What will be best is ...

Though prescribing climate-friendly inhalers is environmentally sound, some experts warn certain patients may be overlooked.

Doctors could be taught to limit the use of traditional asthma inhalers due to their environmental ... The programme will also teach 'green prescribing,' where doctors could suggest outdoor ...

Excessive use of reliever inhalers for asthma is linked to a significantly increased risk of dying from the disease, a new study revealed today. Researchers found that over-use of short acting ...

Flovent, a popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma, is no longer available. The global manufacturer, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), announced in May that the medications — Flovent HFA ...

Asthma UK health advice head Jessica Kirby ... shift to lower carbon 'green' inhalers as set out in the Long Term Plan is not only the right thing for them but also the planet." ...

Asthma medications are usually taken by breathing them in using an inhaler or nebulizer. This allows the medicine to go directly into your lungs. When you have a flare-up, quick-relief medicines ...

Students will be taught “green prescribing”, in which ... For example, by keeping asthma under control so that gas inhalers are used less, or by switching patients to dry powder where appropriate.