(CBS News) For millions of asthma sufferers, a medical inhaler is one of the most effective ways to control symptoms. For almost half a century, America's most popular choice was Primatene Mist.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This undated product image provided by Amphastar shows Primatene Mist. A new version of the once-popular asthma inhaler Primatene ...

The Primatene MIST inhaler contains 160 metered sprays and is available nationwide at Walgreens stores and online at Walgreens and CVS. Primatene MIST (epinephrine inhalation aerosol bronchodilator ...

Primatene MIST was approved earlier this month for over-the-counter (OTC) use for the temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma (eg, wheezing, tightness of chest, shortness of breath) ...

Asthma sufferers have long relied on inhalers for relief from wheezing or coughing attacks. But as of Dec. 31, Primatene Mist -- the only available over-the-counter asthma inhaler -- was taken off ...

Asthmatic patients who use over-the-counter Primatene Mist will soon need to find an alternative prescription medicine to control their symptoms. The epinephrine drug will no longer be available after ...

Asthma sufferers may not be able to buy nonprescription inhalers much longer because the devices contain propellants that harm the ozone layer. An advisory panel voted 11-7 Tuesday to recommend that ...

A new version of the asthma inhaler Primatene Mist will soon be in U.S. stores. The Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter aerosol inhaler Wednesday for temporary relief of mild ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved over-the-counter Primatene Mist to temporarily relieve symptoms of mild, intermittent ...

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A new version of the once-popular asthma inhaler Primatene Mist will soon return to U.S. stores. The Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter aerosol inhaler ...