Managing asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) effectively doesn’t just improve patient outcomes, it can also reduce healthcare’s environmental impact. Exacerbations often lead to emergency visits and hospitalizations, which carry a significantly higher carbon footprint than routine care.
Continuity of treatment is critical. When patients are forced to switch inhalers, many experience gaps in care—sometimes lasting months—leading to worse disease control and increased use of oral steroids or antibiotics.
Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) remain essential, especially for children, older adults, and acute care. New innovations, including next-generation propellants, are helping reduce their environmental impact—cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 99.9% while maintaining clinical effectiveness. Learn more in this infographic.
- Follow evidence-based guidelines to prevent exacerbations
- Avoid unnecessary inhaler switching
- Reinforce proper inhaler technique
- Stay informed on emerging, lower-emission options.
By optimizing care and embracing innovation, family physicians can support both healthier patients and a healthier planet.
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