Inhaled medications are effective – when they’re used correctly
The lung diseases asthma and COPD affect an estimated 50 million Americans. Both can be held in check using inhaled medications — those with mild disease may only need a “rescue” inhaler occasionally for acute shortness of breath, while those with more advanced or severe disease may need to use one or more inhalers on a regular basis as well as a “rescue” inhaler for acute symptoms. Inhaled medications