Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo ...

Medics have warned that some asthma sufferers using blue inhalers could be putting their health at risk. More than seven million Brits are living with asthma, according to Asthma and Lung UK. An ...

(WHTM)– Millions of people in the U.S. have asthma and use inhalers, maybe you’re one of them, but do you know what you are, and are not supposed to do when you’re done with them? Mary Evans doesn’t ...

Inhalers should be shaken for a few seconds before each use. Biswas said patients often forget to shake the device or don't shake it long enough, particularly on subsequent puffs. The angle at which ...

Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

For the millions of asthma patients who use inhalers daily, the phaseout of ozone-depleting propellants is forcing a switch to new devices. That may not seem like a huge problem, but many people ...

Asthma + Lung UK says more needs to be done to prevent the overuse of inhalers.

And dry powder inhalers aren’t recommended for young children or elderly patients with diminished lung strength. Also, some patients using dry powder inhalers worry that without the noise from the ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Doctors are warning asthma patients who use inhalers about an upcoming change at pharmacies. Starting in January, pharmacies will replace GSK asthma inhalers known as "Flovent," with ...