Millions of asthma patients mistakenly believe symptom relief from rescue inhalers means their condition is controlled.

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...

The gold standard for teaching inhaler technique is an intervention called TTG, which combines assessment and education through rounds of demonstration and patient teach-back. Essentially, the patient ...

Why should people with blue inhalers switch? "Over a million people have been switched from using the standard blue inhaler to one of these newer combination ones," Dr Ranj said.

Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-coloured inhaler (or “puffer”). This kind of “rescue inhaler” brings quick relief ...

13:54, Mon, May 18, 2026 Updated: 14:05, Mon, May 18, 2026 NHS health expert Dr Ranj Singh has issued vital guidance to asthma sufferers who rely on a blue inhaler. The doctor appeared on today's (May ...