Asthma inhalers banned in 2009
Albuterol metered-dose inhalers that contain CFCs, which asthma patients use to help open air passages and ease breathing, will be banned in the U.S. starting in 2009.
Glaxo Smith Kline and Ivax Corp. are some makers of albuterol inhalers that do not contain CFCs, unfortunately they cost about $20.00 more than older, generic inhalers.
CFC-containing albuterol inhalers had been exempted from a general ban on CFC production because they were given "essential use" status.CFCs deplete the earth's protective ozone layer.
Glaxo Smith Kline and Ivax Corp. are some makers of albuterol inhalers that do not contain CFCs, unfortunately they cost about $20.00 more than older, generic inhalers.
CFC-containing albuterol inhalers had been exempted from a general ban on CFC production because they were given "essential use" status.CFCs deplete the earth's protective ozone layer.
posted by Back In The Day at 12:59 PM
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