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Translated impact on carbon footprint from choice of inhaled therapy: a Danish scenario

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL (2023)

The environmental impact of inhaled therapy: making informed treatment choices

Ashley Woodcock et al.

Summary: When selecting inhalers and drugs for respiratory disease, considering the carbon footprint is important. Currently, the most commonly used pMDIs contain potent greenhouse gases, while DPIs and soft mist inhalers have lower carbon footprints. Analyzing the carbon footprint data of inhalers can provide insights for treatment decisions and industry initiatives.

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL (2022)

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Effects of switching from a metered dose inhaler to a dry powder inhaler on climate emissions and asthma control: post-hoc analysis

Ashley Woodcock et al.

Summary: The study compared the effects of switching from pMDI to DPI maintenance therapy on greenhouse gas emissions and asthma control. Results showed that patients who switched to DPI treatment more than halved their inhaler carbon footprint while maintaining good asthma control.

THORAX (2022)

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