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 ...

Primatene Mist is the only OTC inhaler approved by the FDA for mild asthma in people 12 and older. Primatene Mist uses epinephrine, while albuterol uses albuterol sulfate, and they have different side ...

A new study is offering children with asthma an enhanced check-up to see whether it can bring down the overuse of inhalers. The Prescription Alerts for Reliever Inhalers in Children (PARC) study at ...

(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 ...

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 ...