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Overuse of inhalers found to increase heart attack risk in asthma and COPD patients
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Overuse of short-acting bronchodilator linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and death
Overuse of reliever inhalers is associated with higher risks of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart attack and ischemic stroke, in asthma and COPD patients, according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research.
If emergency sprays are used too often in asthma or COPD, this may indicate a serious problem.
Overuse of inhalers found to increase heart attack risk in asthma and COPD patients
Overuse of reliever inhalers is associated with higher risks of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart attack and ischemic stroke, in patients with asthma and COPD, according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research.
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