Are HFA-propelled quick relief inhalers effective?

The availability of pharmaceutical grade chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

In accordance with older legislation over the years, fewer and fewer CFC-propelled consumer products, including medications, are being manufacturered. One consequence of this is that there are few manufacturers of pharmaceutical grade CFCs. We could all most likely agree that the ozone-depleting effect of asthma sufferers puffing on their little inhalers is not a big player in global climate change(!) But, a contributing factor to the transition from CFC-propelled inhalers is that the market for the raw material to make these inhalers is getting tighter and eventually slated for disappearance.

Closing thoughts

Any change away from a medicine that works well for a chronic disease like asthma causes anxiety and concern, and for good reason. For many asthma patients, getting to a good combination of medication with your doctor that works has been the result of many visits and cooperation. Why fix something that isn't broken? While every patient is different, the best evidence we have is that HFA-propelled quick-relief inhalers are safe and effective for controlling asthma symptoms as CFC-propelled ones. You should discuss individual concerns with your doctor to ensure that your asthma continues to be the best controlled it can be.

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