DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma /chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medications, but you didn’t tell us how to properly use ...

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 ...

A device costing just pennies, based on an idea by a University of Manchester Professor to help his son use an inhaler, could be a gamechanger for asthma patients. The impressive results are from a ...

Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition affecting approximately 5.4 million people in the UK, and 1.1 million are children. 1,2 Asthma is the most widespread long-term condition among young ...

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 ...

10:29, Tue, May 5, 2026 Updated: 10:36, Tue, May 5, 2026 Asthma sufferers who rely on a blue inhaler to manage their condition are being advised to speak to their GP. The guidance follows updated ...

People using a blue inhaler to help treat their asthma are being urged to contact their GP. The call comes after changes in guidelines following research which showed long-term use of the medication ...

Asthma continues to be a major public health concern, affecting an estimated 262 million people globally and causing over 450,000 deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oxford University Hospitals says emissions linked to inhalers given to patients have reduced by 18%.