Health · 11 hours ago
Overuse of blue inhalers, linked to severe attacks, requires an asthma review
The MHRA, the UK's medicines regulator, warns that overusing blue reliever inhalers like salbutamol is linked to severe asthma attacks and a higher risk of death. Anyone who needs their blue inhaler more than twice a week should ask for an asthma review. Preventer medication should still be taken as prescribed when asthma feels well controlled, and the blue inhaler is rarely needed.
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