Medically reviewed by Brian Bezack, DO Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating COPD. Prescription inhalers like short-acting beta 2-agonists (SABAs) are the best ...

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 ...

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 ...

The way doctors treat asthma in both children and adults just got a major update. Speaking to the Journal of the American Medical Association, respiratory experts said the changes in guidelines focus ...

Albuterol is a common rescue medication that people with COPD can use as an inhaler or nebulizer. Side effects are usually mild, but rare and serious cardiac side effects can occur. Albuterol is a ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Inhaler colors often help identify the type of medication inside but there is no standard color code.Rescue inhalers are fast-acting and provide ...

Albuterol is a fast-acting medication that's typically used in emergency situations to treat asthma in children. (Photo: Getty Images) Albuterol, a fast-acting medication used to treat breathing ...

Sea otter diagnosed with asthma after being exposed to wildfire smoke. — -- A Seattle sea otter is learning to use a life-saving new toy: An inhaler. Dubbed "Mishka," the sea otter was diagnosed ...

A U.S. analysis found inhalers for asthma and COPD generated nearly 25 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions between 2014 and ...