The metal spacer, which is not in common use, provides advantages over standard spacers because it overcomes static forces on inhaled medication. The Aerochamber TM (Monaghan Medical Corporation ...

Doctors could be taught to limit the use of traditional asthma inhalers due to their environmental impact. This initiative, led by the University of Glasgow and coordinated by the European ...

New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change. While these inhalers are critically important to saving lives and making it ...

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 ...

Excipient and delivery device selection play crucial roles in the formulation of inhaled drugs. The lungs are one of the most complicated organs in the body. Therefore, there are several ...

In general, however, inhaled opioids are well tolerated. Constipation may occur, and stimulant laxatives should be used. Morphine and hydromorphone can cause histamine release that may lead to ...

The tobacco giant that makes Marlboro cigarettes has sold a UK inhaler company for a knock-down price due to what it calls an "unwarranted" backlash. Philip Morris International (PMI) has ...

A salt pipe is an inhaler containing salt particles. Advocates of salt pipes suggest they help with many health conditions, including asthma, but scientific support is limited. Salt therapy ...

Coincidentally, that final score was the same as the eight-man Large School state championship game between these teams last season, which MDI won. Greely improved to 4-1, while MDI is 3-2.

A high-tech device that can monitor medication use and compliance has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca’s Airsupra and Breztri inhalers. Developed by Australian medtech firm ...

Sub-optimally controlled asthma is common, in part because of normalisation of symptoms, underuse of preventer therapy, overuse of reliever therapy, and poor inhaler technique. Ensuring patients are ...