Dr. Jyothi Tirumalasetty emphasized the environmental impact of inhalers, stating that HFCs release greenhouse gases, heavily contributing to global warming, similar to driving a gasoline car 60 miles.
The research highlights a significant disparity in the HFC emissions from different metered dose inhalers, where some inhalers can release as little as nine grams of propellant while others can release up to 48 grams.
The study aims to inform decision-makers, healthcare providers, and patients about the environmental and cost trade-offs associated with inhalers, which could lead to innovations in inhaler technology.
The findings push for awareness about using less polluting inhaler alternatives, as dry-powder and soft-mist inhalers often have a lesser impact but tend to be more expensive.
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