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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Many health care systems are discussing a transition to dry-powder inhalers that have a lower carbon footprint ...

During an asthma check-up at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Joel Rubinstein gets a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health. His pulmonologist, Dr. Miguel Divo, explains that ...

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 ...

According to a 2019 WHO report, a typical inhaler containing the propellant HFA-134a has a carbon footprint equivalent to a 180-mile car journey. [File, Standard] In the heart of Nairobi, 12-year-old ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A metered-dose inhaler was switched to a dry-powder inhaler in Veterans Affairs facilities. Veterans who did vs.

Inhaler colors often help identify the type of medication inside but there is no standard color code. Rescue inhalers are fast-acting and provide quick relief for acute symptoms. Preventer inhalers ...

Approximately two thirds of hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) received suboptimal treatment with inhalers, mainly resulting from errors, based on data from 96 ...