Daily Express. Warning to anyone ... Asthma inhalers are a vital tool to help manage the common lung condition, ... "Any suspected side effects should be reported through our Yellow Card scheme." ...

Inhalers are different, so check your instructions. Prime the inhaler first. You need to do this when you use an inhaler for the first time, or if you haven’t used it for 2 weeks or more.

Patients are advised to continue using their daily preventer inhaler as prescribed, and to speak to a healthcare professional if they find themselves needing their blue inhaler more than twice a week.