carbon footprint

[spiralpoppy]

The main inhailer I use is the pink FOSTAIR.

Because of leave a carbon footprint it has change slightly and it not as strong .

I am having more breathing problems than I did before this carbon footprint

Can anyone say if they have experience d the same.

[Troilus]

I could be wrong here but I would be very surprised if the contents of an inhaler were changed. If this were to happen I think they would have to go through the whole trials and approval procedures.My understanding of the carbon footprint issues is the propellant so there is a growing movement to get us to change to dry powder ones, but they don’t suit everyone.

If your inhaler is not working as well as it used to, it might be a good idea to have a chat with your surgery. Maybe you need a higher dose, different kind or something added to your prescription.

Book a review and see what they say.

[Badbessie]

I have been on Fostair now for five years or so. Normally if I have had problems there as been an underlying problem. As far as I aware the doses of the two types of Fostair the 100/6 ,and 200/6 have not changed. My daughter who is in training to be a pharmacist believes that the plastic may have changed slightly to reduce its carbon footprint but the medication etc as not been reduced in anyway.

[peege]

I know the 100/6 MDI (spray type) is a MART inhaler which means that you can up the dose if you need to. Personally I lower my dose to one puff twice daily about May to some time in December but take an extra puff instead of ventolin if necessary as per the instructions. There's a leaflet in each pack or ask the pharmacist or respiratory nurse for the little booklet - I was given one by each, very useful indeed.I have taken a little more on odd days for asthma recently however, I'd put it down to more pollen in the dryness and heat.

If yours isn't working adequately perhaps a word with your respiratory team?

[spiralpoppy in reply to peege]

I have used it for many years I’ve been great heathlwise.But although my prescription it is exactly the same

I was told because of the carbon in it I am don’t getting any relief from being breath less.

I mentioned it to the surgery nurse who told me they are all the same ruling for all inhailers

[peege in reply to spiralpoppy]

I noticed that ventolin has changed when I got my latest last month, I haven't noticed a change in Fostair but will check my newest when I get it this week. P

[Shrimpy-13-22-25 in reply to peege]

I don’t think Ventolin itself has changed, though Salamol is being prescribed as an alternative. Please be aware that Salamol contains alcohol.

[peege in reply to Shrimpy-13-22-25]

Yes, the new blue one is called Salamol. Fortunately I rarely need it as my Fostair preventer is adequate so I won't be imbibing much alcohol. Thank though. P

[Bluenotes]

I use fostair, I had a message with it saying the packaging has changed, but the contents are the same . Hope that helps 🤗🤗

[watergazer]

My inhaler - fostairnexthaler- seems the same. In fact I’m taking one dose less. X