Asthma Inhalers Make Global Warming Worse

By Douglas McIntyre  •  October 7, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a new JAMA study reveals common asthma inhalers emit potent greenhouse gases known as hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs).
While inhalers are vital for millions of Americans with chronic lung diseases, McIntyre explains that their use inadvertently contributes to global warming, underscoring the complex links between healthcare and climate change.

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