Around 3.8 million people in the UK haven’t been told how to use their inhalers correctly, according to research. A survey by charity Asthma + LUNG UK found that around 70% (3.8 million) of the UK’s 5 ...

A reliever inhaler can feel indispensable during an asthma or COPD flare because it can open narrowed airways within minutes.

For a person with asthma, an inhaler is a literal lifeline. But not everyone knows how to use them. Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air ...

The theme of World Patient Safety Day 2026 is "Safe care for noncommunicable diseases". For people living with long-term conditions, patient safety extends beyond hospitals and health facilities into ...

A video-based teach-to-goal (TTG) intervention was able to improve inhaler technique over time among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a randomized ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing updated asthma care guidance, with patient safety expected to play a central ...

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 ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often need to use many different inhalers every day to help them breathe better. But now, there are newer inhalers that combine different ...