Inhaler-related greenhouse gas emissions in the US

JAMA

2025-10-06

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Inhaler-related emissions in the U.S. have increased over the past decade. Policymakers and regulators seeking to reduce emissions should identify targeted solutions aimed at shifting utilization to currently marketed dry powder and soft mist inhalers while facilitating the entry of newer, affordable metered-dose products containing propellants with low global warming potential.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, William B. Feldman, MD, DPhil, MPH, email wfeldman@mednet.ucla.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.16524)

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