March 15, 2024
Green Inhalers – An Alternative Treatment For Respiratory Health
Many inhalers, used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) contain potent greenhouse gases. Standard metered-dose inhalers use hydrofluoroalkane propellants which are better than the old chlorofluorocarbons that damage the ozone layer but still have 1,000 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. The NHS can save money and reduce its environmental…