Millions of asthma patients mistakenly believe symptom relief from rescue inhalers means their condition is controlled.

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 ...

‘STOP for Asthma’ is this year’s World Asthma Day theme, where STOP expands into Symptom evaluation, Test response, Observe and assess, Proceed to adjust treatment. With the World Health ...

A major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, asthma is caused due to inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs and its symptoms could range from cough ...

Why should people with blue inhalers switch? "Over a million people have been switched from using the standard blue inhaler to one of these newer combination ones," Dr Ranj said.

TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh has shared the latest guidelines for asthma sufferers who use a blue reliever inhaler, urging them to review their treatment ...

Are you using an inhaler? Putting it just in your mouth and take a breath seems simple enough isn't it? But, are you using it the right way or you are just following the not so useful guidelines?

Man using inhaler sitting on sofa at home. (Image Credits: Freepik) World Asthma Day 2024: Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow and breathing becomes difficult. Although ...

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-coloured inhaler (or “puffer”). This kind of “rescue inhaler” brings quick relief ...

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 ...