Why asthma can be bad for the environment

Cambridge University study finds some inhalers release greenhouse gases

Asthma pump
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Some inhalers prescribed for people with asthma have been found to be environmentally damaging because they release greenhouse gases linked to global warming.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say that many people with asthma could cut their carbon footprint and help protect the environment by switching to what they call “greener” medications.

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