Inhalers Contribute Significantly to Climate Pollution
A new study has highlighted that the very devices used to treat respiratory conditions may be inadvertently fueling climate change. Metered-dose inhalers, commonly used by patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), release propellants known as hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs). While the medication itself is safe, these HFAs trap heat in the atmosphere with a […]
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