Key Takeaways Frequent rescue inhaler use may signal increased heart risk and deathNearly 1 in 5 people with asthma and 1 in ...

For millions of people with asthma, an inhaler is often the first thing they reach for when breathing becomes difficult. The immediate relief can feel reassuring. The wheezing settles, the chest ...

Overuse of inhalers prescribed for asthma relief increases the risk of heart attacks, according to new research from Belgium.

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 ...

Overuse of reliever inhalers is associated with higher risks of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, including ...

A video-based teach-to-goal (TTG) intervention was able to improve inhaler technique over time among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a randomized ...

It was the respiratory therapist (RT) in charge of smoking cessation who first showed me a peak inspiratory flow meter with known resistance (PIFr). Dry-powder inhalers require inspiratory force for ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...

For someone living with diabetes, an inhaler can raise an unexpected question: could the medicine being used to improve breathing also push blood sugar up?The answer is not a simple yes or no. Some ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Makers of inhalers to treat asthma and chronic lung disease are racing to develop a new generation of smart devices with sensors to monitor if patients are using their puffers ...

A major new inhaler announcement has been made today, Tuesday, July 21, for asthma patients. In the UK, more than seven million people have been diagnosed with asthma. It is one of the most common ...