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69% of Lung Patients Switch Inhalers Amid Shortages

8/7/2025

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A recent survey by the Lung Fund uncovered a troubling trend: 69% of lung disease patients have switched inhalers without adequate guidance. This alarming shift, driven by medication shortages due to global supply chain disruptions, highlights the urgent need for national guidelines and enhanced training for healthcare professionals to better support patients during these critical transitions.

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Story summary

A recent survey by the Lung Fund uncovered a troubling trend: 69% of lung disease patients have switched inhalers without adequate guidance. This alarming shift, driven by medication shortages due to global supply chain disruptions, highlights the urgent need for national guidelines and enhanced training for healthcare professionals to better support patients during these critical transitions.