A popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma and other conditions is being discontinued, and despite generic versions now available, health experts are warning patients to plan ahead for ...

Folks with asthma might better control their symptoms by precisely timing when they use their inhaler, a new study says. A single daily preventive dose of inhaled corticosteroid is best taken at ...

As of Jan. 1, thousands of asthma patients in the U.S. will no longer be able to get refills for Flovent — one of the most popular inhalers in the U.S. for nearly 30 years. Flovent’s manufacturer, GSK ...

Switching from a metered-dose to a dry-powder inhaler after a formulary change increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations in people with COPD or asthma. The absolute changes in risk ...

GPs have been advised to stop prescribing blue reliever inhalers alone for newly-diagnosed asthma. Instead, they should offer a low-dose combination of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and formoterol to ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Breathing in the hot air can be a problem for people with asthma, but something that should have asthma patients breathing a little easier: major inhaler manufacturers are capping ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An increase in perceived difficulty was found when medications cost more than $50. Patients with private ...

Inhalers may be prescribed to people who have a variety of health conditions both chronic and acute, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis. If you're new to ...

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 ...

Anne Marie D. Lee is an editor for CBS MoneyWatch. She writes about topics including personal finance, the workplace, travel and social media. Flovent, a popular steroid inhaler used to treat and ...