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Investigating attitudes and insights into the global warming impact of inhalers

2023; New Zealand Medical Association; Volume: 136; Issue: 1573 Linguagem: Inglês

10.26635/6965.6026

0028-8446

Robert J. Hancox, Matthew J. Woodall, John Ma, Kate Emett, Amelia P E Hamblin, Katie Knowles, Hyun Woo Lee, Wilson Mitchell, Wennarator Ofoia, Letoe Renee Topeto, John D. Dockerty,

Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery

Aim Inhalers are commonly used in the management of respiratory diseases. The propellants used in pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) are potent greenhouse gases and carry a substantial global warming potential. Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are propellant-free alternatives that have fewer consequences on the environment, while being equally effective. In this study, we assessed patients' and clinicians' attitudes towards choosing inhalers that have a lesser environmental impact.