Pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) delivering drugs for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases currently use hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) propellants that ...

Introduction: Because of environmental concerns, the use of chlorofluorocarbons in pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) is being phased out. Innovata Biomed Ltd has developed an alternative ...

Mylan is launching its generic under the Sirdupla brand name and in a pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) device developed by 3M. Like its branded rival, the new product is approved to help ...

This study looked at HCPs ability to use the commonly prescribed metered dose inhaler (pMDI). Methods 150 Healthcare professionals (74 Primary Care Trust; 76 Acute Trust) were asked to demonstrate how ...

As an example, we attempted to explain several technical terms (such as ‘pMDI’) in more detail in the participant documents and added pictures of pressured metered dose inhalers after feedback from ...

Medicare usually covers the cost of inhalers for people with asthma, COPD, or certain other conditions under Part D or Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. With Medicare coverage, you may still have ...

Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is asking a federal watchdog to investigate GSK for replacing a popular asthma inhaler with a so-called authorized generic at a much higher price in order to avoid ...

Having stock inhalers available at schools prevents asthma-related emergency room visits, which can reduce healthcare costs and keep kids in classrooms, according to research presented here at the ...

Patients with Medicare were split 50-50 on cost difficulty. SAN DIEGO — More research is needed to determine drivers of inhaler costs and patient knowledge on available financial assistance ...

Many inhalers that are vital for patients with asthma or COPD are associated with societal harms that can worsen the very diseases the products are designed to treat. How can this dilemma be resolved?

A chronic dry cough is a common symptom of asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids, quick-relief inhalers, and oral medications may help ease asthma symptoms, including a cough. Some alternative ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aside from the fact that they are ineffective for COPD, these inhalers can pose risks ...